A Black Louisiana Cop Was Arrested After Tasing Suspect Who Called Him Racial Slurs During An Arrest
A Black Louisiana cop has been arrested after being accused of tasing a suspect who called him racial slurs during an arrest in September.
Monroe Police officer Timothy Miller was charged with aggravated battery and malfeasance in office “in connection with Miller’s use of a Taser on a suspect during an arrest on September 24, 2021,” the City of Monroe released in a statement on Friday.
According to reports, the suspect did not listen to Miller’s multiple request to get inside his patrol vehicle during the arrest. Once the suspect was finally inside the car, he began to use racial slurs against Miller and according to the report, that’s when Miller tased him.
Miller was placed on leave three days after the arrest, on September 27, and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has conducted an investigation into the incident.
“Our police officers face difficult and challenging situations every time they put on the uniform and are forced to react in tense, evolving circumstances,” Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan shared in the statement, The News-Star reported.
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“The job is understandably difficult, but I expect nothing less than the highest levels of professionalism and integrity from our officers in the performance of their duties. I will continue to hold officers accountable to these standards and take action where necessary to ensure that those standards are met,” Zordan continued.