The Florida officer investigated over Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop and detainment had been suspended six times previous to their encounter, received several written reprimands, and was at the center of numerous complaints, according to his employee profile.
Records also show that Torres, a 27-year veteran, received four written reprimands between March 1999 and September 2020.
The employee profile does not provide details on what led to the suspensions or written reprimands.
Hill told NBC News that he was wearing his seat belt and took it off as he was being pulled over.
The officer knocked on the window again, the video showed, and told the Dolphins wide receiver to keep it down.
Persons:
Danny Torres, Torres, Public Safety James Reyes, Hill, ”, McLaren, “, Calais Campbell, Jonnu Smith, Campbell, ESPN’s, ” Ignacio Alvarez, ” Alvarez
Organizations:
Miami Dolphins, Miami - Dade Police Department, Hill ., Dade, Public Safety, NBC News, Dolphins
Locations:
Florida, Miami, Hill, Hill . Miami, Dade County, Miami Gardens