A second use of force investigation by Colorado Springs Police has found their officers were justified when they used force on a man during an arrest in October
COLORADO SPRINGS — They released their findings of an internal affairs investigation on Friday afternoon.
Police say officers pulled over Dalvin Gadson for not having license plates, and because they suspected he was driving under the influence. The internal affairs investigation found the officers did not use excessive force, and that Gadson was resisting arrest and fighting police. At the time, officers were also concerned a knife in the car could be used against them.The IA complaint also alleged officer Hummell used demeaning statements toward Gadson after the arrest. Officer Hummell was suspended for 10 hours and removed from his position as a police training officer.
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