New this morning, police have released the body cam video of officers detaining NFL star Tyreek Hill during a traffic stop just hours before his first game of the season. The video shows officers arguing with Hill over having his window down before they dragged him out of the car and handcuffed him face down on the ground. In an interview, Hill expressed feeling shell shocked and embarrassed by the incident, stating his desire to avoid causing a scene.
The Miami Dade Police Department responded to the attention the incident garnered by releasing nearly two hours of body camera footage capturing the encounter. The video begins with an officer knocking on Hill's car window as he was about to enter the player's entrance at Hard Rock Stadium. Hill's disagreement with the officer's actions escalated the situation, leading to his detainment.
During the encounter, a second Miami Dolphins player who stopped to observe was also handcuffed but later released. A police union representative in South Florida mentioned that Hill was detained due to his lack of cooperation and was allowed to leave after receiving two tickets.
In response to the incident, the Miami Dolphins, who employ off-duty Miami-Dade police officers for security, issued a statement questioning the treatment Hill received and urging swift action against the officers involved. The Miami-Dade Police Director confirmed that one of the officers has been placed on administrative duties pending an internal affairs investigation.
The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of law enforcement officers and the treatment of individuals, particularly high-profile figures like professional athletes. The release of the body cam footage has sparked discussions about accountability and proper protocol during police interactions.
