“This type of situation is hard on everyone,' says the RanchoCordovaPD
, posted on social media by Tufono’s sister, shows the child identifying himself to the officer as a 14-year-old, the officer punching him repeatedly, and the child screaming as the officer pins his head to the pavement.
This type of situation is hard on everyone–the young man, who resisted arrest, and the officer, who would much rather have him cooperate. The community should know our deputies have a heart for the Rancho Cordova community, especially for the youth they serve through the schools, PAL sports, and our new Youth Center.has a life-threatening heart condition, can be heard on the video identifying himself as a 14-year-old.
The department further said that it is conducting an investigation, but based on the statement it seems clear what it will determine. All the facts that are necessary are in that footage—the officer beat the child—but the department has determined that he was merely attempting to “maintain control of the juvenile.” As Black Lives Matter Sacramento founder Tanya Faison told a local ABC News affiliate, the officer wouldif not for his badge.
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