Berlin Police Officer Sentenced to Nine Months Probation for Assaulting Detainees

The 27-year-old officer was found guilty of on-duty assault and attempted coercion after slapping two restrained individuals in separate incidents.

The officer admitted to slapping two detainees in April and May 2024, claiming he acted impulsively and unprofessionally.
The incidents involved a restrained, intoxicated shoplifting suspect and a man detained on suspicion of drug dealing, both of whom suffered facial pain and redness.
The court described the officer's actions as behaving 'like a gangster in uniform' and concluded he was unable to handle the power of his role appropriately.
The officer expressed remorse, stating he had 'crossed boundaries,' apologized to the victims, and sought therapy to address his behavior.
The ruling, which includes a nine-month probation sentence, is likely to end the officer’s career, with a pending disciplinary review underway.