Fort Collins Police Services To Review Actions Of Officer Who Used Force On Woman At Mennonite Church

By Dillon Thomas, CBS Denver:

UPDATE: As of Friday evening, Oct. 29, Fort Collins Police Services informed CBS4 that the internal affairs department will review the case.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) – Leadership in Fort Collins Police Services is defending the actions of an officer who used force on a woman experiencing a medical issue at a local church. Police Chief Jeff Swoboda said his team reviewed videos of the forceful takedown and ultimately ruled the actions of his officer were justified and necessary.

According to the department, local EMS responded to a call for medical help at a Mennonite church in Fort Collins. Because the initial 911 call only requested for medical assistance police officers were not asked to assist at first.

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