A police officer in Tampa, Florida, who was videotaped dragging a handcuffed woman into jail has been fired, authorities said.
Officers should instead seek assistance from jail booking staff or other law enforcement, police said.
"The actions of one individual should not tarnish the work of the nearly 1,000 officers protecting and serving our city who, on any given day, encounter people who choose to be uncooperative during the arresting and booking process; however, they do not let the actions of that individual deter them from following the policies and procedures put in place for safety," said Interim Police Chief Lee Bercaw.
Damon was initially relieved of his duties the day after the incident with the woman and was then advised of his termination on Tuesday, WTSP reports. Damon had been with the Tampa Police Department since 2016.
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