The Lansing Police Department in Michigan has launched an announcement after a viral video confirmed officers wrongly detaining a preteen. The viral video was posted on TikTookay Thursday and has since garnered over 2 million views.
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More Details Regarding The Michigan Teen’s Wrongful, Viral Arrest
As the viral TikTookay video begins, viewers see a younger, Black teen being held by his arm by a white police officer. The individual recording the video will be heard explaining that the younger man was “bringing out his trash.”
As the video continues, the officer is seen talking with the teenager. Then appears off-camera.
“I’m his dad — what’s the problem?” a person’s voice yells from off-camera.
Another individual, who seems to be close to the lady recording, affirms, “He was taking out his trash, yo.”
As the video continues, a second police automobile arrives on the scene. The male officer then escorts the teenager over to his father. As a second feminine officer joins the group, the boy is seen to be handcuffed.
The dialog then seems to start between the officers and the daddy, with the daddy seen visibly upset and elevating his fingers to his head. At that time, the feminine officer escorts the teenager away from his father to the primary police automobile. The boy is then positioned within the backseat of the automobile.
The digital camera returns to the male officer and the boy’s father, who’s shaking his head in disbelief.
“But what did the kid do, though?” the male onlooker asks.
The father’s voice then turns into raised.
“You’re messing with my kid’s psychological man… this is a perfect kid!”
At this level, it seems that the officer has knowledgeable the daddy that his son matched the outline of a suspect they have been trying to apprehend.
“That ain’t even him,” the onlooking man confirms.
As the daddy approaches the onlookers, he explains that he was “just washing the dishes” when he requested his son to take the rubbish out.
“They traumatized my son, you know!”
As the digital camera returns to the police autos, a bunch of officers encompass the teenager and launch him from {the handcuffs}. The boy is seen in tears.
@careyann327 Kid taking out trash being harassed by police. Father defending his son. Wrong individual.
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The Michigan Police Department Addresses The Viral Video Of The Wrongful Arrest
On Friday, the Lansing Police Department issued an announcement concerning the viral video, including that it wished to supply “background information” on the “unfortunate misunderstanding.”
“On Thursday afternoon, our officers were investigating a string of Kia thefts, including a specific one reported on the 3600 block of W. Jolly Road with multiple suspects. A witness described a suspect as wearing neon shorts and a white shirt…”
Additionally, the assertion explains {that a} responding officer noticed an individual matching the above description. However, after they tried to method the suspect, they fled “and ran west in to the nearby apartment complex.”
“A different officer was in the area and saw the young man pictured in the viral video wearing a very similar outfit and made contact with him. The initial officer was able to respond and clarify the young man in the video was not the suspect who fled earlier. Once this information was obtained, the young man was released and officers continued to search the area. We are including pictures of both individuals.”
The police division concluded its assertion by explaining that “community relations” is its “top priority.”
“Community relations is a top priority for us as a department, from top-down. Our hope is we can put this unfortunate case of ‘wrong place, wrong time’ behind us and continue to represent the community that we serve.”
According to Facebook, the Lansing Police Department’s assertion has garnered over 400 feedback in response. Many customers have expressed their disappointment within the officers’ actions.
One consumer wrote.
“Was the description saying it was a child? I’d like to see our officers get additional training on how to interact with kids, elderly or special needs citizens.”
A second consumer added.
“You needed the whole police department for this child?!”
A 3rd consumer wrote.
“I hope this young man’s spirit is not broken and that he can recover from the trauma your department has inflicted on him.”
A fourth consumer added.
“You may be able to put this behind you, but that young man will live with this moment for the rest of his life. So will his father, who watched you do this to his son. Every single one of you should be wholly ashamed of yourselves.”
A fifth individual defined.
“Watched the whole video. I truly hope his parents file a lawsuit against everyone involved. He clearly LOOKS like a CHILD!!! This poor child is forever traumatized now because of your officer who unlawfully placed him in handcuffs. Your cops need more training. Better yet, fire him & everyone else.”
Furthermore, one Facebook consumer posed an extra choice for the division to contemplate.
“If it was a mistake (and mistakes happen), then it should be a priority to send the officers back out to the house to apologize and talk to the young man. There’s time to do that, if there is the will. If community service is the goal, then this is part of that. A non-trivial part. Do it.”
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