Derryl Jenkins, 42, Beaten by Minnesota Police Officer Richard Walker Caught on Dash Cam, Investigation Launched

Derryl Jenkins, 42, was pulled over in February as he drove through north Minneapolis, and was stopped for speeding as he allegedly went 15 miles over the limit. The stop was recorded on a seven minute tape from the squad car of Officer Richard Walker.

Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan said he reviewed the arrest video and said Officer Walker's actions all appear to be very appropriate. In a statement released Monday, Chief Dolan also said some of the actions of responding officers did give him concern and because of that he is asking for an outside review by the FBI.

"Additionally, the incident has been referred to my Internal Affairs and Training Units for a review of our arrest procedures in dealing with suspects resisting arrest," Dolan said.

Derryl Jenkins said Officer Walker refused to explain why he was stopped that night, and he asked for a police supervisor. When Walker said one wasn't available, Jenkins said he got out of the car to get his drivers license from his back pocket.

That's when he said Walker tried to tackle him. Backup arrived, and six officers helped Walker as Jenkins was punched, kicked and stunned three times with a Taser. Police claim Jenkins was uncooperative, that he smelled like alcohol and slurred his speech.

Jenkins said he drank three beers with dinner that night, but insisted he was not impaired, and is heard on the tape as he repeatedly asked, "What did I do wrong?"Source: WFIE-TV

This man did not deserve cuts, bruises, chipped teeth and permanent damage to his thumb at the hands of this officer. To make matters worse, Jenkins said, he was being criminally charged, accused of a felony for assaulting an officer. A judge has since dropped the charges. It would be wise for anyone stopped by the police, never to reach for your pocket without telling them you are retrieving your driver's license. I can see how any police would be agitated about one reaching into one's pocket. This does not excuse the beating this man suffered at the hands to this officer.