Police union: Hill was 'uncooperative' throughout cease

The union representing Miami-Dade cops stated in an announcement Monday that Tyreek Hill was “uncooperative” and was solely “redirected” to the bottom whereas in handcuffs throughout his detainment earlier than the Miami Dolphins‘ recreation Sunday as a result of he refused orders to sit down.

“Earlier than the Dolphins recreation yesterday, an incident occurred the place Tyreek Hill was positioned in handcuffs earlier than being launched. First, to be clear, at no time was he ever beneath arrest. He was briefly detained for officer security, after driving in a fashion by which he was placing himself and others in nice hazard,” Steadman Stahl, the president of the South Florida Police Benevolent Affiliation stated in an announcement that was shared on X by journalist Andy Slater.

“Upon being stopped, Mr. Hill was not instantly cooperative with the officers on scene who, pursuant to coverage and for his or her fast security, positioned Mr. Hill in handcuffs. Mr. Hill, nonetheless uncooperative, refused to sit down on the bottom and was due to this fact redirected to the bottom,” Stahl added.

“As soon as the scenario was sorted out inside a couple of minutes, Mr. Hill was issued two visitors citations and was free to go away.”

Sources instructed ESPN’s Jeff Darlington on Monday that Hill obtained citations for careless driving and a seatbelt violation. The Dolphins’ Calais Campbell was additionally detained when he stopped on the scene to supply Hill assist, however he didn’t obtain a quotation, sources instructed Darlington.

On Sunday, the Miami-Dade Police Division launched an announcement from Director Stephanie V. Daniels, who initiated an “fast assessment of all particulars surrounding the incident.” Three hours later, Daniels introduced that one of many officers concerned was “positioned on administrative duties whereas the investigation is performed.”

Stated Stahl: “Whereas we await the investigation to run its course, based mostly on what we all know, we stand with the actions of our officers however stay up for additional open communication transferring ahead. Whereas we’re assured within the actions that led to the cease of Mr. Hill, as with every investigation, we’ll await all the info to return out, together with any clarification Mr. Hill might have for his actions that initiated this unlucky incident.”

Hill performed within the Dolphins’ 20-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and had a game-high 130 yards and scored an 80-yard landing — the longest of his profession. After the play, Hill celebrated by inserting his palms behind his again whereas teammate Jaylen Waddle “detained” him.

Following the sport, Hill stated he did not know why the scenario escalated the way in which it did. He stated he had “no thought” why officers positioned him in handcuffs and stated he was not disrespectful and didn’t use profanity towards the officers.

“Proper now, I am nonetheless attempting to place all of it collectively … I nonetheless do not know what occurred,” he stated after the sport. “However I do need to use this platform to say, ‘What if I wasn’t Tyreek Hill?’ Worst-case situation, ? … Everyone has dangerous apples in each scenario, however I would like to have the ability to use this platform to determine a method to flip this and make it a constructive on my finish and Miami-Dade and do one thing constructive for the group.

“It is onerous. I do not need to convey race into it, however generally it will get form of iffy if you do. What if I wasn’t Tyreek Hill? Lord is aware of what these guys would have accomplished. I simply needed to ensure I used to be doing what my uncle all the time instructed me to do everytime you’re in a scenario like that — put your palms on the steering wheel and simply pay attention.”

The NFL Gamers Affiliation is monitoring Sunday’s incident, a supply instructed ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques on Monday. On Sunday, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy stated the league has been involved with the Dolphins however declined additional remark.