By Patsy Kelly
Updated: Saturday, March 15, 2014, 5:56 pm
Published: Saturday, March 15, 2014, 5:10 pm
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – After a Wabash Valley sheriff’s deputy was charged with using excessive force this week, other law enforcement agencies talk about the aftermath.
“We’re supposed to uphold the law, not break it,” said Chief John Plasse, Terre Haute Police Department (THPD).
A Wabash Valley deputy accused of using excessive force on duty – another convicted of possession of child pornography.
These are just two examples of incidents law enforcement agencies have to worry about.
“When something like this hits the news, just the allegation itself makes police officers look bad,” Plasse explained.
THPD and the Vigo County Sheriff’s Department haven’t seen an increase yet in reports of police brutality or excessive force as aftermath to this recent event.
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