The police officer who pulled Tyreek Hill from his car and threw him to the ground has been investigated multiple times for excessive force during his career, it has been revealed.
Danny Torres was placed on administrative duty immediately after the incident amid calls for him to be fired, and now some shocking details about his past have emerged.
According to police records obtained by TMZTorres has received several complaints since joining the Miami-Dade Police Department in 1996.
It has been claimed that he has been accused of misconduct on six occasions, including breaches of force and improper procedures, while there have also been at least 13 investigations into his excessive use of force.
Torres has received multiple suspensions, including a ban in 2018 that lasted 20 days, with multiple reprimands also written on his record.
Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was pulled from his car and handcuffed on Sunday.
Danny Torres (pictured) has been suspended ‘several times’ in the past, it has emerged
He has also received some positive accolades (more than two dozen) and a professionalism award that was presented to him in May 2023.
The officer is currently under investigation for his role in Hill’s traffic stop, which was captured on body camera footage and made public.
The Miami Dolphins star has called for Torres to be fired and believes he was too harsh on him during Sunday’s incident.
“After a careful and thorough review of multiple body cameras and videos from concerned citizens that captured the unfortunate events that occurred on Sunday, September 8, 2024, between several Miami Dade Police Department officers and Tyreek Hill, we demand the immediate termination of the officer who has been placed on administrative leave,” Hill said in a statement through attorney Julius B. Collins.
Shocking videos showed Hill handcuffed and pinned to the ground after he was pulled over for speeding, while one officer even appeared to punch him on the sidewalk.
The wide receiver was pinned to the ground by officials before the Dolphins’ season opener.
As police violently detained him, several of Hill’s teammates stopped to try to calm the situation, but defensive tackle Calais Campbell was also briefly handcuffed.
In the shocking footage, which emerged earlier this week, officers can be heard telling Hill to “stop crying” as the NFL star said: “Take me to jail… do what you have to do.”
On Tuesday, police said Hill was pulled over for allegedly driving 60 mph in a 40 mph zone, without wearing a seat belt. He received a total fine of $308.
“On at least two occasions, the officer who was escalating the situation placed his hands on or around Mr. Hill’s neck during the traffic stop. After the officer forcibly removed Mr. Hill from his vehicle, he placed him face down on the pavement,” Hill’s attorney’s statement added.
Police citations stated that Hill was stopped because he was believed to be driving 60 mph.
Hill played both Sunday and Thursday night, but was clearly shaken by the incident.
‘The officer then placed his knee on Mr. Hill’s back and his hand around the back of his neck. Once Mr. Hill was handcuffed and standing on the sidewalk, after being ordered to sit down, Mr. Hill notified the requesting officer of his intent to do so and again, the same officer from before grabbed Mr. Hill from behind and forced him to the ground. As he did so, the officer again placed his hand on or around Mr. Hill’s neck.
‘Even when Mr. Hill informed the officer that he had had a procedure performed on his knee, the officer ignored his statement and continued to escalate his use of force.
‘Every action taken by a law enforcement officer is governed by standard operating procedures. We believe the officers’ use of force was excessive, escalatory and reckless. We demand that the officer be immediately fired.’