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Tyler Barnett – Florence Police Department[17]

Written by CBKN76

On December 23, 2022, Officer Tyler Barnett was involved in the arrest of Demarcus Key, who was assaulted by off-duty Sheffield Police Officer Max Dotson at a Florence liquor store. Barnett arrived on the scene, arrested Key, and allegedly struck him during the arrest. A lawsuit filed by Key alleges that Barnett, along with other officers, provided special treatment to Dotson due to his previous employment with the Florence Police Department. The lawsuit seeks $50 million in damages for unlawful arrest and excessive force. ([whnt.com](https://whnt.com/news/shoals/victim-in-liquor-store-assault-by-sheffield-cop-sues-city-florence-other-officers/?utm_source=openai))

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