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Tyreek Hill was arrested agressively on Sunday after speeding on his way to Hard Rock stadium in Miami
Pro athletes have voiced strong criticisms against the police following the detention of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Sunday.
Hill, who was heading to Hard Rock Stadium for the NFL season opener, was stopped by police for alleged speeding and subsequently handcuffed and placed on the ground, an incident that has sparked outrage among sports figures and activists alike.
The South Florida Police Benevolent Association, representing Miami-Dade officers, claims Hill was "uncooperative" during the traffic stop and resisted arrest, leading to his forcible detention.
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Steadman Stahl, president of the association, stated that Hill was placed in handcuffs for "officer safety" after failing to follow commands.
According to Stahl, Hill's refusal to sit on the ground led officers to "redirect" him to the pavement.
"The situation was handled in line with our protocols," Stahl said. "Mr. Hill was briefly detained but was never under arrest. He was issued two traffic citations and allowed to proceed."
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However, the incident has drawn widespread criticism from various quarters. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III shared a video of the event on social media, expressing his disapproval. "Here is the body cam footage from Tyreek Hill’s detainment before the Miami Dolphins game. This level of aggression and demeaning behavior was not necessary. This is an excessive overuse of power." Griffin wrote.
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James Blake, a former professional tennis player who himself experienced a violent police encounter in 2015, retweeted Griffin's post and highlighted broader issues of police violence.
Blake also shared a tweet from Samuel Sinyangwe, an activist and policy analyst, who pointed out that police violence affects hundreds of thousands annually, with little media coverage or federal oversight.
"Police use physical violence against more than 300,000 people each year," Sinyangwe’s tweet read, "with almost no records kept or reports made."
Additional scrutiny was fueled by claims that officers may have used excessive force. A viral video circulating on social media suggests that Hill, who was handcuffed, was struck multiple times by a police officer.
Critics argue that the aggressive handling was disproportionate to the nature of the traffic violation.
In response to the growing controversy, Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie V. Daniels announced that one officer involved in the incident has been placed on administrative leave.
Daniels emphasized her commitment to transparency and accountability, stating, "I am dedicated to ensuring that any situation involving my officers is thoroughly investigated."
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