Demetrius Kern of Cleveland said he was simply trying to file a citizen complaint against a Cleveland Heights police officer but suddenly found himself handcuffed and under arrest.
Kern talked exclusively to News 5 about the Sept. 22, 2022, incident which produced a viral video and questions about police procedures.
Kern believes his civil rights were violated by an officer who wasn't properly trained, didn't understand the law and unfairly imposed authority. “She apologized over and over and over, and she continued to say this is what he wants to do, I’m just following the rules," said Kern. “If you look at his video, he throws my constitutional rights in the garbage.”
"In Cleveland Heights, we work to keep our community safe and enforce the law while treating everyone with dignity and respect. We take situations like this very seriously. Following Mr. Kern's complaint about the September 22, 2022 incident, Cleveland Heights Police Chief Chris Britton immediately launched a full investigation to determine what happened, why, and what steps the City of Cleveland Heights should take in response.
James Hardiman, prominent Northeast Ohio Civil Rights Attorney, also evaluated the incident and believes addition training is needed for some officers on the Cleveland Heights police department.
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