Clergy Demand Ban on Head Strikes | Grand Rapids News

Religious leaders in Grand Rapids are demanding police ban head strikes during arrests, citing a July incident where an officer struck a man refusing to exit his car — resulting in a broken officer’s leg and sparking outrage. The clergy coalition, including NAACP and Urban League representatives, argues such force is always excessive and deadly, especially when alternatives exist. Police say the strike was meant to distract and that the suspect had multiple chances to comply. The man now faces assault charges, with a trial decision pending in September. 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/db4d764bad1a640e