Published on Jan 4, 2017 by PoliceCrime
ROLESVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) – A video provided to CBS North Carolina shows a police officer slamming a female student to the ground during an incident Tuesday morning at Rolesville High School.
The girl’s mother said she believe the officer had used too much force and that the girl received a concussion.
The State Bureau of Investigation has been asked to review the incident, the town’s police chief said Tuesday evening at a regularly scheduled meeting of Rolesville’s Board of Commissioners. He urged the public to be patient.
During the Board of Commissioners meeting, the town’s police chief read the following statement: A fight occurred today at the rolesville High School (1099 East young Street) at approximately 7:10 am in the cafeteria area. It was between two female students. The Town of Rolesville School Resource Officer, Ruben De Los Santos, responded to this incident. Officer De Los Santos has subsequently been placed on piad administrative leave, per Town of Rolesville Personnel policy, pending the outcome of the investigation of this incident. We will work diligently to review any and all pertinent information so that we provide an accurate account of the events. We ask the community and all members involved to be patient while we investigate this matter.
Wake County Public Schools said it is aware of the video could not make further comment until it investigates the incident. The District is working with Rolesville Police in its investigation.
The following message was delivered by automated phone call to Rolesville High School parents on Tuesday: Good Evening. This is Ms. Lassiter, principal at Rolesville High School, calling to inform you of an issue affecting our school today. This morning, school staff addressed an altercation in the hallway of our school. An SRO assigned to our school responded to the fight. A video of the incident, widely shared on social media, has prompted questions about the response. WCPSS security is currently in the process of working with the Rolesville Police Department to gather all of the details about the incident to ensure that appropriate action is taken. As you know, I care deeply about our school. I have always tried to keep you informed. I will share more information about the incident as soon as I am able. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Have a good night.
County schools officials also released a letter from the school’s principal to the school community: Rolesville High School Community, Tuesday a video was circulated showing a school resource officer using force on a Rolesville High School student. I, like many of you, am deeply concerned about what I saw in the video. The safety of our students is always our first priority. Our school district works with many dedicated officers who protect our students. It is vital that our children have a positive relationship with these law enforcement officials. Those relationships are built on mutual respect. Immediately after becoming aware of Tuesday’s incident, we reached out to the Rolesville Police Department. I appreciate the quick action of Chief Langston, who placed the school resource officer on administrative leave and began an immediate investigation. Two years ago, our school district enacted a unified agreement with all local law enforcement agencies that provides training and a clear understanding of the duties and responsibilities for School Resource Officers. As part of the investigation, the district and law enforcement are reviewing those standards. I understand this incident brings up questions and conversations about the manner in which we keep students and staff safe in our schools. We will continue to be in conversation as we learn additional information. Sincerely, Dhedra Lassiter, Principal Rolesville High School
A witness who recorded the video said it shows the end of a fight that occurred around 7:10 a.m.
The witness said the girl who was slammed “was trying to defend her sister and to break things up.”
Rolesville Mayor Frank Eagles said the officer involved was SRO Ruben De Los Santos.
He has been a resource officer at the school for 3 ½ years, Eagles confirmed.
De Los Santos has been placed on paid administrative leave.
De Los Santos’ body camera captured the incident, according to Eagles.
Eagles said there are two school resource officers at that school, so its possible there is more than one body camera video.
The ACLU-North Carolina tweeted about video saying it displayed a “disturbing use of force.”
Sickening.
Little girls, pregnant women, people in wheelchairs, and the elderly are all the prime targets of pathetic pigs who are too scared shitless to tackle the real criminals in this world, but never hesitate to get their cheap thrills by abusing the weakest members of our society to satisfy their sadistic impulses.
If that was my daughter, that wetback thug bastard would be six feet under.
paid administrative leave for an obvious crime of child abuse? How long would any parent be free if that were done to a child? Come on police stop covering up crimes committed by you and yours and stand up for what is right.
IF I WERE HER DAD, I WOULD EITHER BE DEAD OR IN PRISON…………………………………………………………………BUT THE BEANER WOULD BE PUSHIN UP DAISIES……………….
I invite everyone who thinks the cop (School Resource officer) was the bad guy go do his job in a school where 75% of the students are from single parent families and have no cultural restraints on doing whatever they please. Walk in the dude’s shoes.
When I was that girl’s age in the 1950’s we didn’t need Cops in school. The teacher was the paramount authority figure and any infractions were either physical restraint or worse: a call to your parents (plural) and you got thumped when you got home!
I have never supported lazy worthless people who need to be taken care of by the communists, ever!
There should be no cop in a school, but if any one of these corporate officials did this to my child, I would cut their f#@king heart out and eat it in front of their dying eyes.
The 9th Article declares that no right or authority can be created to allow someone to lay their hands on another’s child.
The school I grew up in was every bit as tough as this one. The authority was the teacher, but at the ripe old age of 15, I would have stomped this punk’s ass, teacher, corporate pig, or whatever.
Either our rights are absolute across the board or not at all. There is definitely a big problem with this socialist society, but the sons of bitches who think they can slam a kid are the sons of bitches that created it.
EGGZACTLY…………………..
And there we have it , Henry.. i couldnt have said it better
and a prefect reason why these thugs should be quaking in fear every breathing minuet of every day , wondering when the hammer is going to fall
If a pig hasent subjugated your rights or any one in your family consider yer self lucky , but dont ever consider yourself immune ,, its coming, so just you wait .. any action taken to lessen the ability for these pukes to attack is a step in the right direction , they should fear We the People .. , step out a line the man come to take you away , should not be OUR fear .. they should be wondering when they will receive what they got coming to them from any breathing person on this earth .. I guess what I’m saying is they should fear us all, after how they all are acting , it should come as no surprise to them the reasons why, when they know full well why
“Walk in the dude’s shoes.”
Sure thing.
But only after killing him, only if they’re new, and only if they fit (doubtful).
Be sure to call 911 EVERY chance you get.
Sooner or later they’ll smoke your stupid @ss. 🙂