Akron school resource officer placed on administrative duty after punching student in head
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said the city's police department will conduct an investigation into an incident on Wednesday when a student was punched in the head by the school resource officer.
Akron officer ‘punched student in head’ several times; High school looking for new SRO: Akron mayor
Akron Public Schools will release details of a use of force incident between an Akron police officer and a high school student in a press conference Monday.
Video shows Akron officer punching Firestone student accused of evading metal detectors
The mayor on Monday said he found the video "upsetting." The officer is on administrative duty pending the outcome of a use-of-force investigation.
'I found the video upsetting': Akron Mayor responds to school resource officer punching student in head
An Akron Police school resource officer punched a high school student in the head three times after police said the teen tried to avoid school metal detectors.
Akron Public Schools wants both officers involved in forceful arrest at Firestone removed
An Akron school board member is calling for a review of policies after last week's forceful arrest of a high school student at Firestone.
Officer punched student in the head at high school: Mayor
AKRON, Ohio (WJW) — Mayor Shammas Malik held a press conference Monday to discuss an incident that took place last week at Firestone High School. According to a press release from Akron Public Schools, the student resource officer and student had an exchange during a metal detector screening on October 16.
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik: Use-of-force investigation underway after video shows Firestone school resource officer punching student
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Akron mayor: Taxpayers to foot $4.85 million settlement to Jayland Walker's family
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Akron to pay $4.85 million settlement with Jayland Walker's family
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Akron Mayor Shammas Malik addresses calls for Police Chief Brian Harding to resign, city gives updates on violent crime statistics
This press conference comes just two days after several organizations called for Akron Police Chief Brian Harding to step ...
Akron Police Chief Brian Harding has mayor's 'full support' after calls for his firing
Akron Mayor Shammas Malik doubled down on his support for Akron Police Chief Brian Harding following calls for his ...