DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A recent arrest in Dothan is raising a lot of questions. How much force is necessary? How much information should be released to the public? And should officers from the same department be investigating the incident?
The legal team of a Dothan woman is claiming the actions and force used against her were excessive and uncalled for.
Woman hit by police during Dothan arrest, attorney demands answers from police, city
WDHN showed the video to a New Jersey professor, who is a recognized expert in policing and criminal justice. He wholeheartedly agrees.
“These officers did not engage in any de-escalatory actions here,” said Dr. Jason Williams…