Royse City police officer fired after violent pool incident
A Royse City, Texas, police officer has been fired following an internal investigation into a use of force incident involving a Black family at a Creekside community pool on August 3.
Internal Affairs determined that the officer violated department standards, policies, and procedures. Viral video of the encounter shows officers wrestling with individuals, pushing a woman holding a child, and an officer grabbing a woman by her hair to pull her to the ground. Another woman was also seen being struck in the face.
The Royse City Police Department stated that it will not condone misconduct and will take appropriate action when it occurs. The department also noted that criminal charges against suspects involved in the incident are intended to send a message that assaulting or interfering with officers will not be tolerated.
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Creekside community pool · Royse City · Royse City Police Department
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident occurred on August 3 at a Creekside community pool. rnbphilly.com · classixphilly.com · bossip.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Video footage shows an officer grabbing a woman by her hair and pulling her to the ground. rnbphilly.com · classixphilly.com · bossip.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The department will not condone misconduct and will take appropriate action when it occurs. rnbphilly.com · classixphilly.com · bossip.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Internal Affairs determined the officer violated department standards, policies, and procedures. rnbphilly.com · classixphilly.com · bossip.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A Royse City police officer was fired following an investigation into a use of force incident. rnbphilly.com · classixphilly.com · bossip.com