Westland police release video of violent arrest of man with autism
Read full article: Westland police release video of violent arrest of man with autismWESTLAND, Mich. Police released video of a confrontation that led to the firing of a Westland Police Department officer and an investigation by the prosecutors office. Officers were trying to arrest a man with autism who was suspected to be connected to an armed robbery. While the incident and the officers firing happened months ago, Westland police said they released the video from the arrest in order to be transparent while the investigation continues. Police dash camera footage shows the officer chasing the man with his weapon drawn. Westland police chief Jeff Jedrusik said, in part, We are dedicated to the departments polices, training curriculum and to maintaining our communitys trust.