Body Camera Caught Officer Using Unreasonable Force

Body Camera Caught Officer Using Unreasonable Force

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Mar 23, 2015

In what could be one of the first cases of police misconduct revealed by a body camera, Las Vegas police veteran, Richard Scavone, has been suspended and accused of misdemeanor battery after the camera he was wearing provided evidence that he injured a woman that he arrested for littering and loitering. The incident resulted in a scuffle and the woman receiving a minor facial injury after a piece of jewelry was ripped out of her skin at about 5am on the morning of January 6, 2015.

In a statement given by Clark County Undersheriff, Kevin McMahill, Scavone used “excessive” and “unreasonable” force during this arrest. McMahill also said that camera footage is viewed every time an officer uses force and when a body camera catches one of their officers doing something that appears not to be within the confines of law and policy, Clark County has no problem taking care of it.

Scavone was wearing a body camera as part of a pilot program that put these devices on the collars and lapels of 200 out of 2,400 patrol officers in Clark County.

An internal investigation of this incident is underway.

Image: TFoxFoto / Shutterstock.com

About the Author

Ginger Hill is Group Social Media Manager.

Featured

Most   Popular

New Products

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.

  • PE80 Series

    PE80 Series by SARGENT / ED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin

    ASSA ABLOY, a global leader in access solutions, has announced the launch of two next generation exit devices from long-standing leaders in the premium exit device market: the PE80 Series by SARGENT and the PED4000/PED5000 Series by Corbin Russwin. These new exit devices boast industry-first features that are specifically designed to provide enhanced safety, security and convenience, setting new standards for exit solutions. The SARGENT PE80 and Corbin Russwin PED4000/PED5000 Series exit devices are engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of modern buildings. Featuring the high strength, security and durability that ASSA ABLOY is known for, the new exit devices deliver several innovative, industry-first features in addition to elegant design finishes for every opening.

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.