Oklahoma City Police Captain Caught Asking Officer to Turn Off Bodycam During DUI Arrest
TL;DR
Bodycam footage shows an Oklahoma City police captain identified as James “Matt” French requesting an officer to turn off his body camera during a DUI stop. The officer refused and French was subsequently arrested after failing a field sobriety test. French is on leave with pay as the department conducts a criminal investigation and a subsequent administrative investigation. The Oklahoma City Police Chief praised the arresting officer for handling the situation professionally.
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