The IOPC reported that the officers involved, while responding to a robbery, handcuffed and restrained a 14-year-old boy for an excessive duration, disregarding his distress.
The actions of the four officers were classified as misconduct for not considering the child's vulnerability, evidenced by witnesses and footage that showed their excessive use of force.
The panel concluded that the handcuffing amounted to misconduct for both the excessive use of force and a lack of necessary adjustments for the child's situation.
Witnesses and the child's mother conveyed concerns that the officers did not properly assess the situation, resulting in unnecessary trauma for the schoolboy.
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