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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Jonesboro police officer was terminated from the department after he was caught on video physically assaulting a detainee, the Jonesboro Police Department announced.
On Friday, the Jonesboro Police Department Administration was informed of a complaint about an incident involving a JPD officer that occurred Thursday evening.
The serious nature of the complaint necessitated “prompt action.”
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Following an internal review of the incident, it was determined that the officer involved, Joseph Harris, should be terminated effective immediately.