miami dolphins Defensive back Jalen Ramsey and offensive lineman Terron Armstead criticized Miami-Dade police officers for their handling of the detention of Tyreek Hill.
Miami-Dade Police Bodycam footage released It depicts the tense moments from when Hill was stopped by traffic officers to when he was pulled out of the vehicle, placed on the ground and handcuffed.
Upon its release, NFL World Ramsey and Armstead expressed their displeasure with the situation.
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Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey, #5, runs onto the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Hard Rock Stadium on September 8, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Sam Navarro-Imagen Imagen Images)
Ramsey wrote on X, “Fire her immediately! Mfs like her should not have any kind of power, she has to go!”
“It’s crazy when you watch body cam footage more than once! I see some new bull every time,” he said.
Armstead said in a separate post, “Tyreek came into the locker room shortly after! His eyes were red with anger and pain! I couldn’t help but feel my brother’s pain as he told me what happened!! This is even worse man! Totally unnecessary, totally sad!”
The Dolphins organization sought to punish the officials involved in Hill’s detention.
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead, #72, speaks to reporters after a joint practice with the Washington Commanders at the Baptist Health Training Complex on August 15, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports)
“We are proud to have a strong and positive relationship with the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) and other law enforcement agencies, and we believe the vast majority of officers serve the community with the highest character and a desire to protect all citizens,” the team said in part. “However, as the video released tonight perfectly demonstrates, there are some officers who misinterpret their responsibility and commitment to serve with power.
“While we applaud MDPD for taking the correct and necessary action to quickly release this footage, we also urge them to take equally swift and strong action against officers who engage in such abhorrent behavior.”
Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill explains 4-word message after custody bodycam footage released
Tyreek Hill was placed in handcuffs. (Miami-Dade Police Department)
Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie V. Daniels said Sunday that one of the detained officers had been placed on “administrative duties.”
The officer’s lawyers presented their case on Monday and demanded that their client be reinstated.
“Although we believe the decision to place our client on leave was premature, we respect Director Daniels’ call for a thorough review of the incident involving Mr. Tyreek Hill, which we fully support,” said attorneys Ignacio Alvarez of ALGO Law Firm and Israel Reyes of Reyes Law Firm. “We urge all parties to refrain from making public statements that may misrepresent our client’s actions and mislead the public regarding Mr. Hill’s detention.”
“We demand our client’s immediate reinstatement and a full, thorough and objective investigation, as also advocated by Director Daniels. Our client will have no further comment until this investigation is complete and the facts are fully revealed.”
Earlier Monday, the South Florida Police Benevolent Association defended the officers involved, saying Hill was “uncooperative.”
Tyreek Hill, #10 player of the Miami Dolphins, watches during a training camp practice with the Atlanta Falcons on August 7, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Rich Story/Getty Images)
Police union president Steadman Stahl said Hill was taken into custody “for officer safety, as he was driving in a manner that placed himself and others at great risk.”
“Upon being stopped, Mr. Hill did not immediately cooperate with the officers on scene, per policy and for his immediate safety, Mr. Hill was placed in handcuffs,” the statement said. “Mr. Hill still did not cooperate, he refused to get on the ground and therefore was taken to the ground.”
Stahl said Hill was issued two traffic violation notices and that those who have had contact with police officers were reminded to “obey legitimate police commanders first and complain later.”
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He added: “While we are confident in the actions taken to restrain Mr Hill, as with any investigation we will await all of the facts to emerge, as well as Mr Hill’s explanation for his actions that led to this unfortunate incident.”
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