The Jonesboro Police Department in Arkansas has taken swift action by terminating an officer, Joseph Harris, after a video surfaced showing him physically assaulting a detainee in the back of a patrol vehicle. The incident came to light when a complaint was received by the department, prompting an internal review that led to Harris's immediate termination.
In the video shared by the department on its YouTube channel, the detainee is seen with a seatbelt around his neck, apparently attempting self-harm. Harris is then shown punching and elbowing the man in the head before removing the seatbelt. The detainee appears unresponsive initially, raising concerns about the officer's use of force.
