All 57 members of the Buffalo Police Department's Emergency Response Team resigned today from the unit in an apparent show of support for the 2 officers who were suspended
from the unit in an apparent show of support for two officers who were suspended without pay after being filmed pushing a 75-year-old man to the ground Thursday night.Friday afternoon, multiple outlets began reporting that the entire Emergency Response Team, a total of 57 officers, resigned from their tactical unit to display solidarity with two suspended officers.that the entire ERT had resigned.
This all stemmed from an encounter between police and an apparent protester Thursday evening, shortly after Buffalo's curfew began, that was filmed; thewalkingSomeone can be heard shouting,"Push him back!" One officer raises his baton over the man, while another pushes the man's chest. The 75-year-old man, later identified as Martin Gugino, falls to the ground backward and lies, apparently unresponsive, as a pool of blood is seen slowly forming under his head.
The Buffalo Police Department's initial statement was that"one person was injured when he tripped & fell" in a skirmish between police and protesters; however, after the video started spreading, Police Commissioner Byron Lockwood suspended the officers and opened an investigation.The Emergency Response Team members have not quit the police department, but have stepped down from the tactical unit, according tosources.
Friday acknowledging he was informed of the resignations."The City of Buffalo is aware of developments related to the work assignments of certain members of the Buffalo police force. At this time, we can confirm that contingency plans are in place to maintain police services and ensure public safety within our community." More protests are anticipated this weekend in Buffalo. The 75-year-old man reportedly suffered a concussion and lacerations.
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