Officer in Tyreek Hill arrest incident already had ‘6 suspensions’ during his two-decade-long police career

The police officer who detained Tyreek Hill for speeding across the highway has a history of being reprimanded by the Miami-Dade Police department.

Officer in Tyreek Hill arrest incident already had ‘6 suspensions’ during his two-decade-long police career

Tyreek Hill (Image via IMAGO)

The Miami-Dade police officer, who is on administrative duty after detaining Tyreek Hill, has a history of force violations. A recently leaked document suggested that the officer had been investigated several times in the past.

Danny Torres, a 27-year veteran of the department, came under fire after a video of him forcefully detaining the Miami Dolphins wide receiver went viral on social media. Since then, several unknown facts have surfaced about him.

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On Friday, famous talk host Andy Slater, who earlier shared the bodycam footage of Hill, posted a list that documented some of the violations Danny Torres’ committed during his career. Slater revealed, Torres has been suspended six times and also received multiple written reprimands.

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The suspension period spanned from 2004 to 2018, while he was being subjected to internal affairs investigations, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The document revealed Torres underwent investigation for force violations, discourtesy, and violation of the body-worn camera procedure.

Despite the not-so-spotless career card, the Miami Dade Police has praised Torres for safe driving and dedication to duty, Sentinel revealed. In 2023, the department even awarded him for professionalism.

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Tyreek Hill demanded the suspension of the officer who forcefully detained him

Several days have passed since Hill laid face first on the road. The Dolphins won one game and lost one, including the major blow to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Despite all that, American citizens want to see a resolution in Hill’s case.

Officer in Tyreek Hill arrest incident ‘already’ had 6 suspensions during his two-decade-long Police career
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (Image via IMAGO)

Even though the Super Bowl winner admitted that he could have handled the situation a lot better, while standing in front of a bunch of reporters, he demanded that the Maimi Dade Police take swift action and fire the officer.

Each action that a law enforcement official takes is governed by standard operating procedures. We are of the opinion that the officer's use of force was excessive, escalating, and reckless. We are demanding that the officer be terminated effective immediately.
Julius Collins, Tyreek Hill’s attorney, said in a statement

Meanwhile, the police department urged all parties to refrain from publicly commenting on the officer.

We urge all parties to refrain from making public statements that may misrepresent our client's actions and mislead the public about Mr. Hill's detainment.
The Sentinel wrote
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In light of the incident, the officer requested to be relieved of administrative duties and to be reinstated in his position.