A Seattle police officer is videotaped cycling over the head of a protester who has been on administrative leave

Earl Warner September 25, 2020

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A Seattle police officer is videotaped cycling over the head of a protester who has been on administrative leave

The Seattle Police Department said in a statement on Thursday that the officer’s actions – who have not been identified – are being independently investigated by the King County Sheriff’s Office at the department’s request.

Earlier on Thursday, the city police watch group said it was requesting a criminal investigation.

Video of the accident A photo taken on Wednesday evening and posted on Twitter shows a protester lying in the street as a pedestrian rolls his bike over the protester’s head and neck.

The scene was immediately surrounded by officers nearby.

The video and the subsequent anger comes as tensions escalate Among the demonstrators against systemic racism and police officersAfter the Kentucky State Attorney announced on Wednesday that no charges will be brought against the officers over the death of Briona Taylor.

Mass protests It took place Wednesday night In cities across the United States from Louisville to Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York, where large numbers of people gather to protest and mourn the decision. Number of protesters as a resultThe demonstrations are expected to continue on Thursday.

In reviewing the video, the Seattle Police Department (FIT) Force Investigation Team said it had “identified potential SPD violations, as well as potential criminal behavior.” Statement of The observation group, Office of Professional Accountability (OPA), said.

After that, the case was referred to the Oil Pollution Law.

“After further analysis of the video and monitoring interviews conducted by FIT, OPA has requested a criminal investigation,” the statement said.

The email that CNN sent to the Seattle Police Officers Association was not immediately returned for comment.