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    Two Polk County deputies under "review"

    Two Polk County sheriff’s deputies, whose names have not yet been released, are under review after a video clip surfaced that shows one of the deputies punching a handcuffed man in the face.

    The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said they are aware of the video and are taking this matter seriously, however, both deputies remain on the job.

    Sheriff Grady Judd, who is typically known for his no-nonsense policies and media transparency, says he does not tolerate the misconduct of his deputies, but shocked Polk County citizens when he told the media Thursday night that he did not feel the need to suspend his deputies — with or without pay.

    During a press conference, Sheriff Judd stated that his deputy punched Fernando Jimenez, who was handcuffed, because he had spat on his deputy. However, viewing the video frame-by-frame, it does not appear that Jimenez ever spits on the deputy. ...

    The man who recorded the video, Unique Occena, was arrested the day after he posted the video to Facebook. More than 10 PCSO patrol cars surrounded his home and ordered him to come out with his hands up. Sheriff Judd said Occena had a warrant for his arrest for aggravated battery, however, Occena denies the allegations and insists that he is being harassed because he “caught the deputies slipping.”

    When deputies entered Occena’s home, he was steaming live. The deputies immediately went for the phone, and in the video, immediately began shouting “stop resisting.” Deputies then turn off the recording.

    Occena says that as is the case with Jimenez, he never resisted arrest.
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    Ocala Post requested the arrest affidavit(s) of both suspects and those details will be released when they are made available. Additionally, the body cam video has been requested and might shed more light on the events leading up to the arrest.

    https://www.ocalapost.com/two-polk-c...clip-surfaces/

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    I would think most agencies would put the officers on administrative leave pending an investigation.
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