When an officer violates someone's civil rights, it corrodes trust in law enforcement and undermines the effectiveness of other officers who sacrifice to protect the public.
This senseless assault and subsequent attempted cover-up are an affront to our system of justice.
Sheriff Robert Luna said Benza's actions are deeply troubling and undermine the integrity of our Department, the trust of our community, and the safety of those we are sworn to protect.
The use-of-force, standing alone is completely reasonable and justified, but before and after actions impacted the evaluation of the takedown.
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