The video capturing two Kansas City municipal corrections officers hitting and kicking a handcuffed detainee is nothing short of shocking. It has caused quite a stir and has led to the officers being placed on leave and under investigation. This footage raises serious concerns about the treatment of those in custody and warrants further examination.
The video embedded below shows footage of Kansas City jail officers striking a detainee. The video has caused outrage and sparked an investigation into the incident. It is unclear at this time what led to the altercation, but the actions of the officers in the video are concerning and will be thoroughly investigated.
Let’s dive into the key takeaways from these reports:
- Two Kansas City municipal corrections officers are on leave after being accused of hitting and kicking a handcuffed detainee.
- The incident occurred last week and was captured on video.
- The detainee was seen on camera kicking a corrections officer and spitting on another officer before two officers began hitting and kicking him.
- Additional footage shows officers dragging the handcuffed man down hallways and pushing him into a wall while in a wheelchair.
- The city has placed the two officers on unpaid administrative leave and referred the incident to the Kansas City Police Department for investigation.
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