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Officer Juan Velez – Clifton Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Officer Velez was involved in the 2016 arrest of Mr. Lankford, during which he used baton strikes to Lankford’s lower legs to gain control of his hands. This use of force was part of a lawsuit alleging excessive force and misconduct. The court documents indicate that Velez acknowledged using his baton on Lankford in his use of force report.

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Officer Juan Velez](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-juan-velez/)

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Officer Juan Velez](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-juan-velez/)

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