12/28/2022
The Tampa police department fired officer Gregory Damon following an internal investigation that determined he violated multiple departmental policies while booking a suspect into the Orient Road Jail on Nov. 17.
“Professionalism is not only expected, it is demanded, in every encounter our officers have with the public, regardless of the arrestee being uncooperative or unpleasant in return. As law enforcement officers, we are held to a higher standard,” said Interim Police Chief Lee Bercaw.
Body camera footage and surveillance footage has captured the incident.
According to officials, Tampa police responded to a call regarding an individual sleeping outside the Tampa Family Health Center and refusing to leave despite requests made by employees.
Officers arrested the woman, who had previously been provided a warning for trespassing on the same property the month prior.
The woman refused to exit the patrol vehicle and told the officer “I want you to drag me!”
“Damon took the individual by the arm, dragging her from the vehicle to the entrance of the jail where he then buzzed the door entrance, prompting two deputies to come outside and assist with raising the individual from the ground and beginning the jail intake process,” the department said in a statement.
It continued, “Rather than remaining professional, Damon himself made rude and derogatory comments to the arrestee.”
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