Police Union Defends Officers’ Actions During Tyreek Hill’s Detainment Before Dolphins Game, Says Football Star was “Uncooperative”

The union representing Miami-Dade cops has launched an announcement defending the actions of officers who detained Tyreek Hill earlier than the Miami Dolphins sport on Sunday. The assertion explains that the star broad receiver was “uncooperative” and needed to be “redirected” to the bottom after refusing to adjust to orders.

Steadman Stahl, president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Affiliation, clarified the scenario in an announcement on Monday, emphasizing that Hill was by no means underneath arrest however was briefly detained “for officer security.” Hill was reportedly stopped for driving in a way that “put himself and others in nice hazard.”

“Upon being stopped, Mr. Hill was not instantly cooperative with the officers on scene who, pursuant to coverage and for his or her quick security, positioned Mr. Hill in handcuffs. Mr. Hill, nonetheless uncooperative, refused to sit down on the bottom and was due to this fact redirected to the bottom,” Stahl defined. The scenario was resolved inside minutes, and Hill was issued two visitors citations for careless driving and a seat belt violation earlier than being launched.

Calais Campbell, Hill’s teammate, was additionally detained when he arrived on the scene to help Hill, although he didn’t obtain any citations, in response to sources from ESPN’s Jeff Darlington.

The Miami-Dade Police Division, in the meantime, has launched an “quick overview” of the incident. Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie V. Daniels confirmed that one officer concerned had been positioned on administrative duties pending the investigation.

Stahl defended the officers, stating, “Whereas we look forward to the investigation to run its course, primarily based on what we all know, we stand with the actions of our officers however look ahead to additional open communication transferring ahead.”

Following the Dolphins’ 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, during which Hill had a standout efficiency with 130 yards and an 80-yard landing, Hill spoke to the media concerning the incident. He expressed confusion about why the scenario escalated, saying he “had no concept” why he was positioned in handcuffs and insisted he was not disrespectful towards the officers.

“I nonetheless don’t know what occurred,” Hill mentioned after the sport. “However I do wish to use this platform to say, ‘What if I wasn’t Tyreek Hill?’ Worst-case state of affairs, you recognize? … Everyone has unhealthy apples in each scenario, however I need to have the ability to use this platform to determine a approach to flip this and make it a constructive on my finish and Miami-Dade and do one thing constructive for the group.”

Hill mirrored on the potential position of race within the encounter, suggesting issues may have turned out otherwise if he weren’t a high-profile NFL participant.