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Excessive force against model leads to suspension for Miami Beach officer

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Miami Beach police detective Philippe Archer has been suspended for a month’s pay after a video showed him punching and kickinga handcuffed model while she was in custody two years ago.

An internal affairs investigation found that Archer, a 19-year veteran of the department, violated the department’s rules on use of force and securing prisoners in custody, according to the internal affairs report. He will serve his suspension without pay on different days spread out through May, June and the beginning of July.

The full story can be found at MiamiHerald.com.