Officer Carlie McCoy was involved in the October 14, 2019, arrest of Freda Gilmore, during which excessive force was alleged. McCoy struggled to restrain Gilmore, and the situation escalated when Officer Mena arrived and used physical force. The incident resulted in an $80,000 settlement and calls for policy changes within the department. McCoy was placed on administrative leave and later reinstated after an internal review.
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