Phoenix Clears Officers Who Pinned Man on Scorching Pavement

Phoenix Police Clear Officers Who Restrained Man on Scorching Pavement

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department has cleared four officers of wrongdoing after they restrained a man face-down on blistering asphalt, causing severe burns across his body. The incident, which took place last summer, remains the subject of an ongoing federal lawsuit. According to a department statement, the incident was reviewed by the Critical Incident Review Board (CIRB)… Source

Phoenix clears officers who pinned man on scorching pavement

The Phoenix Police Department cleared a quartet of officers who pinned a wrongly-identified man on hot pavement, which burned away chunks of his skin across his body.

Board clears Phoenix officers who forced man against hot pavement, leading to severe burns

The incident occurred after Michael Kenyon’s roommate reported that his laptop had been stolen. The suspect description didn't match, the suit said.