SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio police officer is serving a 15-day suspension after tripping a handcuffed suspect, according to suspension records.
Officer Steven Elderkin was assisting in the search for suspects in a Northwest Side shooting.
Records show Elderkin and other officers found the suspect at an apartment complex.
Body camera video showed Elderkin leg sweeping a suspect, who he was holding onto with handcuffs, according to the records. The suspect then fell forward.
Elderkin was also caught holding another suspect’s handcuffed hands in the air while walking the suspect to the patrol car. That suspect later hit their head on the patrol car, records stated.
In both incidents, the department said Elderkin used unnecessary and unreasonable force.
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In a recent incident, a San Antonio police officer, Officer Steven Elderkin, has been suspended for 15 days after tripping a handcuffed suspect during a search for suspects in a Northwest Side shooting. The suspension records revealed that Elderkin used unnecessary and unreasonable force in the encounter.
The body camera footage showed Elderkin leg sweeping a handcuffed suspect, causing them to fall forward. Additionally, Elderkin was seen holding another suspect’s handcuffed hands in the air while escorting them to a patrol car, which resulted in the suspect hitting their head on the car.
This incident highlights the importance of proper handling and use of force by law enforcement officers. Stay informed with more stories like this by subscribing to our email newsletter.
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