VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) – Vallejo Police Chief Andrew Bidou says he has ordered a complete investigation into the use of force by an officer seen punching and hitting a man with a flashlight in a video that has gone viral.
Bidou said in a statement Monday that once the internal affairs division completes its probe, he will review it and decide what should proceed. He asked for patience as the investigation continues.
The department says the incident happened Friday afternoon at a gas station after police were called about a man acting erratically, threatening people and simulating a gun with his fingers.
Footage of the confrontation shows the officer punching the man and then hitting him with his flashlight after a second officer arrives to help subdue the man.
