A Canton, Ohio police officer has been fired after a video surfaced showing him kicking a suspect who appeared to be complying with officers' commands. Mayor William V. Sherer, II, announced the termination of Detective Brandon Momirov's employment on Monday, stating that his actions did not meet the 'utmost level of professionalism'.
CANTON, Ohio - A Canton officer has been fired after a video surfaced last month of him kicking a suspect who appeared to be complying.
Mayor Sherer said he supports the decision made by Director of Public Safety Andrea Perry on this incident.of a Canton officer kicking a suspect who appeared to be complying, according to police. McElroy, suspect Terrence Backie, and one other suspect were all taken into custody and police found two pistols, a backpack with a large amount of marijuana, currency, scales, according to the release.
Kimberly Bell also lives in the complex. She didn’t see it happen but said she saw the young men in the parking lot an hour earlier. “It is very unfortunate that situations like this reflect on our entire department and situations like this will be handled,” Sherer said. Our officers frequently face stressful, dangerous situations and confrontations with armed suspects. Their dedication to the community has resulted in exceptional reductions in violence, especially gun violence over the past two years. Crime reduction and public safety is only part of our mission, which cannot be fully realized without consideration of the effect we have on our community. In short, how we do our job is as important as the results of our efforts.
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