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Resident raises concern about 2024 police restraint; city officials say officers received follow-up training
Summary
A resident told the Aransas Pass City Council that officers mishandled a restrained, suicidal man in February 2024; a city official responded with a factual update about training and a subsequent audit.
A resident told the Aransas Pass City Council that officers failed to follow department policy when they restrained a suicidal person in February 2024, alleging improper use of a leg restraint device and inadequate training for the officers involved.
In public comment, the speaker summarized his concerns about the incident, saying only two officers restrained the person, that a restraining device was used contrary to manufacturer instructions and that the person was left exposed for about an hour. The commenter alleged the department's internal review found no wrongdoing and said that contributed to a perception that leadership was not holding itself accountable.
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