Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage Released, Sparks Outrage

The Miami-Dade Police Department released bodycam footage of the controversial detention of Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, prompting criticism and calls for punishment from the team and players.

The Miami-Dade Police Department released bodycam footage of the incident involving Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, which has sparked widespread outrage and calls for punishment.

The footage shows officers initiating a traffic stop on Hill before taking him out of his vehicle, putting him on the ground, and handcuffing him. The incident occurred shortly before the Dolphins' game on September 24, 2023.

Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage Released, Sparks Outrage

Miami Dolphins defensive back Jalen Ramsey and offensive lineman Terron Armstead immediately denounced the officers' actions, expressing their anger on social media. Ramsey wrote, "FIRE EM IMMEDIATELY! Mfs like them can’t have no type of power, they gotta go!"

Armstead said, "Tyreek walked in the locker room just moments after this! His eyes were red filled with anger and pain! As he’s telling me what happened, I couldn’t do nothing but feel the pain of my brother!! Seeing this s--- makes it even worse man! Completely unnecessary, completely sad!"

Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage Released, Sparks Outrage

The Dolphins organization also condemned the incident, calling for punishment of the officers involved. "We are proud to have a strong and positive relationship with the Miami-Dade Police Department [MDPD] and other law enforcement agencies and recognize that the vast majority of officers do serve the community with the utmost character and desire to protect all citizens," the team said. "However, as is on full display in the videos released tonight, there are some officers who mistake their responsibility and commitment to serve with misguided power."

One officer involved in the detention was placed on "administrative duties," Miami-Dade Police Director Stephanie V. Daniels said Sunday. The officer's lawyers demanded his reinstatement, calling the decision to place him on leave "premature." They urged for a thorough and objective investigation.

Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage Released, Sparks Outrage

The South Florida Police Benevolent Association defended the officers, saying that Hill was being "uncooperative." The union's president, Steadman Stahl, said Hill was detained for "officer safety" and that he refused to cooperate with the officers.

Hill has not commented publicly on the incident.

Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage Released, Sparks Outrage

The release of the bodycam footage has ignited a national discussion about police brutality and racial profiling. Many have expressed concern that the officers used excessive force against Hill, who is Black.

The Miami-Dade Police Department is investigating the incident. The findings of the investigation will determine whether any further action will be taken against the officers involved.

Miami Dolphins' Tyreek Hill Detention Bodycam Footage Released, Sparks Outrage