Former officer Jordy Yanes Martel was convicted of battery and trespassing in June 2023 for a violent arrest incident. This case highlighted issues of excessive use of force within the department. ([miamitimesonline.com](https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/miami-gardens-pd-accused-of-cover-ups/article_6e4a44c4-51f2-11ee-85e3-9fe9bb51762d.html?utm_source=openai))