Protester alleges excessive force by HPD during sidewalk protest; council seeks investigation
A protester told council she was violently taken to the ground and held in handcuffs during a Sept. 22 protest; video evidence was cited, the speaker named an officer by badge number and council members asked HPD and Sergeant Carr to follow up with after‑action reporting.
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Elizabeth Sheffield testified that on Sept. 22 she was violently arrested while participating in a peaceful protest. She said officers used excessive force, named Officer Franklin (badge 7949) and others, described bruising and being held in handcuffs during an emergency medical assessment, and said no citation or charge ultimately followed.
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