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A standoff between two women, one of whom is a police officer, has once again raised concerns about the conduct of Jamaican law enforcement officers during arrests.
In the viral incident on Monday, the civilian, later identified as Tashana Hilton, was filmed grabbing a female police officer by her uniform while the officer grabbed Hilton by her wig. The officer is heard ordering Hilton to get into a police car. The two women struggled and eventually the officer forced Hilton into the car. After the video went viral, the Jamaica Constabulary Force urged the public to obey orders when interacting with police.
Hilton was charged with disorderly conduct, assault occasioning bodily harm and malicious damage to property. Yesterday, St. Catherine Parish Court granted her bail of $100,000. She will appear in court again on July 9. The court heard that Hilton was attending a meeting at the school and police were called to escort her off the campus, allegedly because of her behavior. A police team arrived at the scene and tried to detain her. The court heard that while trying to remove her, the police hit Hilton in the face and grabbed her hair, which is why she resisted arrest.
Mikel Jackson, executive director of Jamaica Justice, stressed the need for a comprehensive review of the conduct of citizens and police officers in such situations.
“It is important that citizens understand their rights and responsibilities when interacting with law enforcement officers,” she said. “In addition, officers must strictly follow their training to make lawful arrests and de-escalate situations when they arise.” Jackson said the incident raised questions about the training and supervision of police officers and the implementation of de-escalation techniques.
“Body cameras, if equipped, can accurately record what happened before and during the arrest, which can help to conduct transparent investigations,” she said.
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