"San Leandro police officers handcuffed a homeless man at a strip mall and then 'dumped' him seven miles away in Oakland, despite concluding he had committed no crime."
"Sgt. Mike Olivera discovered the violent incident while reviewing old body camera footage, which showed the officers failing to document the use of force properly."
"Mike Rains, Olivera's attorney, emphasized the importance of documenting any use of force, stating that officers must formally arrest individuals to ensure proper records are kept."
San Leandro police officers handcuffed a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, during an incident at a strip mall and subsequently transported him seven miles away to Oakland, despite determining he had committed no crime. An internal affairs sergeant filed a complaint regarding the incident, highlighting the lack of proper documentation for the use of force. The incident began when safety ambassadors attempted to remove Coleman from the area, leading to police involvement and a struggle to handcuff him. The officers failed to follow protocol by not formally arresting him.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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