Dr. Armen Henderson, second from left, talks with volunteers before heading out to do outreach with the homeless population during the new coronavirus pandemic on April 3, 2020, in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami. Henderson has partnered with local organizations and volunteers to educate the homeless about the virus. They also passed out tents, meals and bottled water.
“If the investigation concludes that the involved employee violated Miami Police Department policies, he will be disciplined for each sustained violation in accordance with established agency procedures.” Incidents like these underscore why black communities often distrust law enforcement. Only about a third of blacks say local police, “do an excellent or good job in using the appropriate force on suspects,” according to aAfter fatal police shootings of black men such as Walter Scott and Alton Sterling, that were caught on camera, a study was released that accused some police of targeting minorities.
“They are quick to point a finger without listening. And they’re quick to, because of racial prejudice, feel threatened in ways that make them behave inappropriately,” he said.published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences revealed black men were 2.5 times more likely than white men to be killed by the police.
“You have seen how these situations can escalate,” Henderson said. “Situations like this have escalated into black men being shot all across the country.”
Florida. Embarrassing, once again.
Enabling the homeless is not the answer
Some of these homeless ppl are on drugs, police had a good reason to be suspicious of the dr, he couldve just donated money to charity
Yes but it's OK for crowds to flock to the beaches. 🤪
So if it was a doctor of a different race would the title indicate that race still or are we still focusing on everything that happens to a black person and using that as an example so people think shit only happens to this race therefore adding to the racist fire?
Well now, what did we expect. The pigs got the green light to behave like this, right around the time Trump took over. Sanctioned by AG Barr.
This is BS
Better not to be there doing what you’re doing even if you’re not doing what you are accused of doing!!! Being seen starts the problem!
NOW there'll be an outrage. Good.
AH PD
I do not know about you all I see the rebirth of Hitler in USA 38% is urging him on 62% does not ...... an answer to it
Despicable fire the police man
ATERRADOR NAZI !!!!!
That officer should be suspended pending an investigation and should be fired if found guilty of misconduct.
Why couldn’t they say Miami doctor? Why the need to mention he’s Black?! Tell me the media doesn’t cause divide?!
But white nationalists with swastikas and confederate flags can spew their nasty germs all across America.
And you thought only whites were racist.
Heartbreaking Trump’s hate rhetoric and fear mongering doesn’t stop during a pandemic TrumpIsTheWORSTPresidentEVER TrumpIsAMoron
Booooo to police
This is sad and disgusting. What is wrong to these officers!
How about just 'a doctor was handcuffed'...
This is old news...___...***
This China crap is getting out of hand!
Why bring up the color of his skin? Asking for a friend...
NBC HATE/FAKE PROPAGANDA GARBAGE 24/7!!!
What a shame for the 21st century!!! 😡😡😡
Just not right. Come on folks are law enforcement Hass to be better than this and is. All of us need to be able to depend on them for safety, protection and Fairplay.
It has to be Florida
the more things change... titles and accomplishments notwithstanding, in many circles, he is still just a n****r.
Old news. Happened like two weeks ago.
Meanwhile the president encourages people to congregate in the hundreds to protest these specific shelter in place orders
America is a mighty kip of a country. Especially under that guttersnip Trump.
Had it been a white off duty cop libs would be cheering!
La.mejor variedad de ebook aprovecha que están de promoción
He may be in Miami. He may be a doctor. Sadly he’s still black in America and he’s not safe.
But, you’re allowed to go to the beach?
I know you have a narrative to push but a white guy got handcuffed for playing tee ball with his son in Colorado. That didn’t bother you
Florida can burn right along with China. Sue the HELL out of the police dept, city AND state!
a black man helping the homeless is a danger to society in Floriduh
WTAF
Fuck the police
We may see this wrong, but due to the world situation today it does not give us to do that kind of thing. If the cop was black, he would have also arrested the doctor. U don't have to judge by judging and U have to see it on the side of not breaking the rules of the law. Imo! 🤷🏻♂️
Scandalous!!!
Shame shame!! Police officer needs to educate himself .
Rephrasing “A Miami doctor handcuffed...” It’s easy to spot a left news mídia 🤬
He ain’t black you racifake news 💩’s he’s an American 🇺🇸
Trump’s epic fail, racism around the country. In this case, volunteering while black.
WTF
ACAB
Has the dirty cop being fired?
Unbelievable. Why would they do that to him.....
Some police are jerks!
But her allowed to get a abortion
Doctoring while black RacismIsAVirus
Those Democrat mayors ain't playin. They're arresting everyone.
I somehow feel that if a Black cop had happened upon this man loading his van, it would not have played out like this.
Thanks for pointing out his race..... Media = race baiters!!!
Just fire the officer. Enough. Just Enough!
Let's all help put an end to Systemic Racism
FTP. Seriously?
Thank you . for pointing out racial profiling by police. The police also bully women, regardless of color. This isn’t restricted to Florida. Police have ticket quotas. If they meet their quota they get money; if not they get fired. Where’s the Protect & Serve in all this?
Yes this is the criminal Trump term the racist hateful white man I pray to God give him Coronavirus soon ?
That’s wrong to arrest this man
What the fuck is wrong with you America. How can anyone be proud of your country at this time?
Trumps America, a new crime, volunteering while black
I’m confused at those that question the mentioning that he is black. Read the story and see why it is important. Black people do suffer racism. It’s not propaganda language; just the truth. For those that don’t want to see his color, you don’t want to acknowledge the truth.
He’s black?
You mean “a Miami doctor” Does he have certain rights others don’t die to his skin color?
A black, afroamerican, slave descendent, son of a freedom fighter, was arrested.
WhoWatchesTheWatchmen
This is why people are protesting in other places.
Awww isn’t that precious, the white folks can’t understand why the word black was used. Probably haven’t spent much time in Florida. And yes, the cops would have left if a white Dr had explained what we was doing and where his ID was.
NBC you sound racist . Why even say black. Why not just say a doctor. So racist
Incredible that Policemen would arrest and clearly break the constitution
Holy shit this article is littered with trigger words for racism. The quote “he must not of liked what I was saying to him” will reveal the underlying reason for him being handcuffed.
You ran this story two other times.. it was a lie both of those times. Your 'opinion' of black men being shot all over the country is nothing but a lie. Stop this division, and political bullshit.
He deserves help not cuffs
. Seriously . , Why can't you simply say 'A Miami Doctor' ? Black, white, yellow, brown, purple, green, blue & gray striped, pink & orange polk-a-dot doesn't fit on this story line. . Our own News Media Outlets provoking racism. Just STOP already! .
crazy racist cop
Sue. The. Fuck. Out. Of. Them.
Wtf This is wrong they need to protest and the cops too
I've had it with white racist in law enforcement in Florida and elsewhere. I'm former corrections deputy, white myself and once more see sorry excuses for cops have once more made it real hard on white and black/brown people nationwide and during a pandemic there is no excuse.
That's Democrat's for you.
Omg.
Covid_19 is bringing America to her knees; lashing out at Black Americans is status quo.
Kudos to this man. His color is irrevelvent..quit stirring the racism pot. America needs to help the homeless.
This is more of America's Christianity on display towards Black Americans. Our ancestors have fought and died for this racist nation in every imperialist war. It is ungodly, the systemic mistreatment we receive.
Racial profiling at it’s worst, I hope the officers gets fired for this action and that he failed to listen to the doctor, who said his ID was in the house, how much effort would that have taken to check
Hero! He should get a medal, not handcuffs.
There has to be more to this story. Cops don’t just handcuff people. What was he charged with? What was the probable cause? Will NBC follow up and provide result of the arrest. This is propaganda against police!
Ok this is nbc...what are they not telling us
That is a disgrace poor Man helping the homeless and he get,s treated like a criminal and he is also a doctor Shame on that police officer his badge should be taken away from him praying for the poor man and his family God bless you all 😪😪 😪 🇮🇪 🙏🙏🙏 🇱🇷 🌏😪😪
And..why did you have to mention that he was black? NBCPotStirrer
Did the BLACK doctor was arrested by a WHITE police? Do you know the color of the judge? White, black, brown or yellow? The problem here is the labels that you (with the power of reaching thousands of people) use when delivering news
a black doctor are these different than doctors
Why does the word black have to appear here this is why racism will never diei if this guy was white would this even be a story
Well, I am sure this doc wouldn’t think twice about treating anyone.
American hero in handcuffs :( How many people are out helping the homeless right now?
You all couldn't link the video or show it?
Because that’s the fucking person we should be locking up...
Shameful conduct by that police officer
I am so tired of SOME law enforcement in this country “hiding behind” the inherent risks of their chosen profession in order to profile, persecute and harass ordinary citizens. Something must be done!
Homeless should be sheltered since the beginning of this outbreak.. but GODBLESS this doctors heart! I hope they released him in minutes SMDH 🤦🏻♀️😢
Thank you, Dr. Henderson, for your volunteer efforts...So sad you had this happen to you. Stay healthy🌈
When enough lawsuits are costing them millions, they'll learn.
Is this cop really OK? Has he forgotten the physical distancing? He's a joker!
You sure he's 'black'? Boy, i'm glad you told me, as i couldn't tell from the picture
Would the headline of read 'A white Miami doctor.....'....,had he been white? Disgraceful headline
Terrible!
America just doesn't have police problems, there's also a systemic penchant to call police on any Black person regardless of age, personality, or status
Doc or not they don’t gf
Why did they mention he was black? .............Because they couldn’t find any instances in all of history of a white doctor being handcuffed outside his own home.
Did you mean Miami doctor?
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