Written by In April 2005, Sergeant Robert Ripper supervised the scene during the arrest of Reynaldo Lopez, a disabled individual. Officers under his command, including Patrick Maczko and James Freed, were involved in a physical altercation with Lopez, who was accused of driving without a valid license and allegedly striking an officer. Lopez was reportedly dragged across the pavement and ‘tossed’ into the patrol car. Sergeant Ripper’s presence and oversight during the incident raised questions about the supervision and control exercised over the officers’ use of force. The event led to internal discussions within the department regarding appropriate arrest procedures. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/lande-v-city-of-bethlehem-3?utm_source=openai))
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