The Juneau Police Department released the body-worn camera footage on Friday of a violent arrest by an officer in July. The video was released just a day after the officer involved resigned from his position.

Officer Brandon LeBlanc slammed a man to the ground during the July 30 arrest. The man was medevacked out of town for a head injury. Juneau Police Chief Derek Bos said the officer’s conduct during the arrest did not align with the Juneau Police Department’s policy or values.

“I do not believe this incident is reflective of JPD and who we are. I think this is more of an isolated event,” he said.

The department released the footage in compliance with a new ordinance passed by the Juneau Assembly this spring. It mandates that the department must release body-worn camera fo

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