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“This kind of incident does create a blemish. It is painful to watch.”

“That is unacceptable and intolerable and that’s why we charged him.”

“It’s ridiculous for the police to think they have the right to do that to human beings, period, not even my child.”

“The Mayor contacted me and stated that he wanted me to resign. So, with that said, I want to let all of you know that I will be leaving.”

The Department of Justice is moving away from taking on abuses by local law enforcement. This is what that means for Elkhart, Indiana.

Elkhart Police Chief Ed Windbigler was suspended for failing to promptly notify the mayor of the assault and “understating the severity of the incident” to the Police Merit Commission, a civilian oversight board.

“This sentencing sends a message that no one is above the law, especially those who have sworn an oath to uphold the law.”

“This is an assault on a helpless man by a police officer,” the judge said at the sentencing. “This is a very serious offense indeed, from my point of view.”

Of the 34 supervisors in the Elkhart, Indiana, Police Department, 28 have been disciplined. Fifteen have been suspended. Seven have been involved in fatal shootings. Three have been convicted of criminal charges.

“Corrections officers are given great authority and power in our system because public safety depends on them doing their jobs well.”