In San Jose, police are facing backlash after a disturbing video surfaced showing officers using excessive force while arresting an unhoused man reported for indecent exposure. The video, recorded by Dominic C, captures an officer repeatedly striking the man as he resists arrest. Local residents criticized the violent response, questioning the appropriateness of using such force rather than alternative methods in handling the situation. This incident occurs amidst the city's efforts to crack down on homelessness, igniting further debate about police practices and the treatment of unhoused individuals.
The incident captured on video raises significant concerns about the use of excessive force by San Jose police in their response to homelessness.
Dominic recorded the confrontation, highlighting that the response of law enforcement was excessive for the situation at hand.
The police claimed the man's active resistance warranted their use of force, but community reactions indicate a troubling escalation in police tactics.
With an aggressive crackdown on homelessness underway, the tensions between law enforcement and unhoused individuals are becoming increasingly visible and contentious.
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