Seattle cop avoids suspension for stomping
Aug 15, 2012, 5:58 AM | Updated: 7:27 am
A Seattle police officer who got caught on camera kicking a handcuffed suspect in the head won’t have to serve his 10 day suspension for his actions, if he doesn’t get in any more trouble.
Officer Garth Haynes was acquitted in March of fighting with a man in Ballard in 2010, then placing his foot on the man’s head while he sat handcuffed.
The Seattle Times reports police are keeping an eye on Haynes and as long as he’s not acting out anymore, he’ll be able to stay on duty.
The Times reports Chief John Diaz agreed with Office of Professional Accountability Director Kathryn Olsen that Haynes had used unnecessary force. The chief imposed a 10-day suspension without pay but held the punishment providing Haynes stay out of similar trouble for the next two years.
