A Covington Police officer who was seen on video punching a protester during a chaotic encounter on the Roebling Bridge in July has been suspended for 30 days, following an internal affairs investigation.
Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter told commissioners at Tuesday night’s meeting that other than officer Zachary Stayton’s actions, the investigation found officers’ response to be “consistent with established procedure.”
In addition to 30 days of unpaid suspension, Stayton will be required to take additional remedial training.
The goal of the investigation, Wietholter said, was to ensure a full and fair assessment of Covington Police officers’ response that day.
“It included a review of hundreds of hours of body worn camera and civilian footage, interviews with multiple civilian and employee witnesses, along with other available evidence and reports,” Wietholter said.
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