Phoenix Police Suspend Officers After Video of Violent Arrest

Interim Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan announced the suspension of three officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyron McAlpin, a deaf man with cerebral palsy, who was mistakenly identified as a suspect in an unrelated incident. The officers received 24-hour unpaid suspensions, with two required to undergo additional de-escalation training following public outcry and media scrutiny over their actions captured on body camera footage. Activists criticized the light punishment, arguing it fails to hold officers accountable for excessive force used against vulnerable individuals. McAlpin's felony charges were dismissed, and he is pursuing a $3.5 million claim against the city for excessive force. The police department emphasized its commitment to accountability, while the officers' union defended their actions as within policy. No criminal charges have been filed against the officers involved in the incident.