Federal agents appear to violate use-of-force policies on protesters
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A CBS News review of hundreds of videos of federal agents confronting protesters found several instances in which agents appeared to violate federal policies on use of force. Nicole Sganga discussed the footage with both a former federal agent and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commander Gregory Bovino as part of the exclusive investigation.
Breakdown
- CBS News reviewed hundreds of videos showing federal agents confronting protesters during immigration enforcement actions, finding apparent violations of use-of-force policies.
- Footage revealed agents firing pepper balls at faces and upper bodies, deploying chemical agents at close range without warning, and using physical force including chokeholds. 2m 30s
- Law enforcement experts stated such tactics should only be used in cases of imminent danger and that the actions appear to violate policy and training. 2m 57s
- No disciplinary actions have been taken against agents involved in Operation Midway Blitz, and officials maintain all actions were within policy. 3m 41s
- Experts warn that the lack of accountability increases the risk of serious injury or death, with both agents and demonstrators having already exchanged gunfire. 4m 36s