CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A Clarksville Police Department officer has been placed on administrative leave after a use-of-force incident involving a police K-9 during an arrest outside a Dutch Bros. coffee shop on Fort Campbell Boulevard.
The department confirmed that the officer, who handled the K-9 involved in the incident, has been removed from active duty while an internal investigation is conducted in accordance with department policy. Officials have not released the identity of the officer or the individual who was arrested.
Video of the encounter, which has circulated online, shows several officers attempting to take a man into custody. During the incident, officers can be heard giving commands before deploying a police K-9. The footage appears to show the dog biting the suspect while officers work to restrain and handcuff him.
The video has drawn attention on social media after viewers noted that the K-9 remained engaged with the suspect for an extended period before the handler physically removed the dog.
In a statement, the Clarksville Police Department said the officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation. The department added that no further information is being released at this time due to the ongoing review.
The circumstances leading up to the arrest, including what prompted officers to deploy the K-9, have not yet been disclosed by investigators.
The incident remains under investigation, and officials have not announced whether any additional reviews or disciplinary actions will follow.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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