A Peekskill police officer has been placed on administrative leave after cell phone video of part of an arrest on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in Peekskill’s Riverfront Green Park, a city of Peekskill news release said.
Thursday’s release said the city had forwarded the matter to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office for an independent investigation. It will also be reviewed by the city’s Civilian Complaint Review Board.
The release said the cell phone video “raises serious questions about what transpired — specifically regarding the officer’s conduct and use of force.”
“We recognize that the cell phone video capturing part of the arrest has raised significant concern, and we want the public to know that we take this matter extremely seriously,” the release said.
“It is important to examine all factors surrounding this incident, including those not visible in the video, to fully understand the actions of both the officer and the individual involved. For that reason, the city is committed to a comprehensive investigation,” the release added.
The release asked that anyone with additional information, including video or witness accounts, contact Lt. Adam Renwick at 914-862-1406 or at arenwick@peekskillpolice.com.
(This story may update.)
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Peekskill arrest ‘raises serious questions’ on use of force, city says
Reporting by Michael P. McKinney, Rockland/Westchester Journal News / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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