Body Cam Off: Police Officer Fired | Manchester News

A probationary cop got fired for turning off his body cam during a racially charged arrest — a move that erased key evidence and sparked outrage. When a detainee hurled racist slurs and threats, Sergeant Rothwell intervened, but Byers, claiming the moment was over, disabled his camera for seven seconds. The panel called it a betrayal of duty — his actions erased crucial footage and damaged public trust. Despite a clean record and strong references, Byers was dismissed for gross misconduct. Rothwell and the other officer on scene were cleared. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/56b048f242ebb407