NYPD park officers were videotaped trying to handcuff a 12-year-old girl for selling fruit in a New York City park in a controversial episode that has generated heated discussions online. The rapidly viral story happened this past weekend when park officials questioned the girl about her permission to sell items. The matter got more out of hand when police tried to detain her, attracting a gathering of onlookers objecting to their conduct.
The incident's footage has set off a firestorm of criticism directed on the NYPD, with many claiming the reaction was inappropriate and unwarranted. Particularly in non-violent circumstances, civic officials and community organizations have requested an explanation and pushed for an examination of police procedures when handling juveniles. The mayor's office has urged a meeting with community leaders to go over and maybe change the present procedures after the NYPD has declared an internal investigation on the incident.
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