MIAMI, Fla. — The officer involved in detaining Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill has been identified.
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Officer Daniel Torres was placed on leave after the bodycam video showed Hill being thrown to the ground after a traffic stop outside of Hard Rock Stadium.
An employee profile shows since 1996, Officer Torres has received multiple complaints, including several allegations of use of force.
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Officer Torres also has received 29 commendations for things like dedication to duty, professionalism, and assistance to the public.
Hill has asked the Miami-Dade Police Department to remove Officer Torres from the force.
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