Officer Taylor Mc Laws’ received multiple sustained complaints regarding a 2017 Out of Policy use of force. Key Findings:
- Unnecessary Force: Mc Laws was found to have pushed a handcuffed suspect into a patrol vehicle, causing her to fall. Body-Worn Video (BWV) contradicted his claim that the fall resulted from the suspect’s resistance.
- Failure to Report: Mc Laws and another officer omitted the fall from their reports, despite the incident being captured on video.
- False Statements: Mc Laws provided conflicting accounts during the investigation, initially admitting to the push and later claiming he released the suspect, causing her to fall.
- Policy Violations: Allegations against Mc Laws, including knowingly submitting inaccurate reports and failing to disclose his involvement in the use of force, were classified as sustained.
Mc Laws received a 22-day suspension.
