“Concerning” video involving Hamilton officer under investigation

The Hamilton Police Service says it’s looking into a “concerning” video involving one of its officers.

Video of an interaction between a Hamilton police officer and a citizen was posted Thursday night.

From the video, it appears the officers are there for some sort of property dispute.

The woman talks to the officer, who tells her “If you damage his property, you are going to be arrested.”

The officer can be heard asking the woman to stop talking and let him finish. She refuses.

After a back and forth, the officers turn to leave.

The woman, who had been behind the door of the apartment, calls out to the officer who then lunges at the door as she shuts it.

This is #HamOnt. This is why we say @DefundHPS. Notice how she never raises her voice, yet he accuses her of being “unreasonable” and not listening, while repeatedly talking over her and threatening her with arrest for property damage that never happened. Then he lunges at her pic.twitter.com/rm3qtPlenm

— upstanding citizen (@EvelynaEkokoKay) February 12, 2021

The time stamp on the video suggests it was taken Thursday afternoon.

“The interaction captured on the video is concerning and has been forwarded to our professional standards branch for investigation,” said Hamilton police in a statement released Friday morning.

“Public trust and accountability are integral to our work and we are committed to upholding these values.”

Mayor Fred Eisenberger also released a statement about the video.

“Our police service members are rightfully held to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity and have a positive duty to treat all members of our community with respect,” he said.

“A recent video showing a tense interaction between a resident and two Hamilton Police Service Officers is concerning. The incident is now under investigation and I look forward to the outcome.”