Arizona State University Police Chief Michael Thompson is on paid administrative leave after multiple complaints were filed against him for how he handled a pro-Palestinian protest late last month.
On April 26, hundreds of protesters created a pro-Palestinian encampment that was later forcibly removed and ended in the arrests of more than 70 people, including at least 20 students. Now, the school's police chief will be on leave until complaints against him are investigated in accordance with university policy, AZCentral.com reports.
During the protest on April 26, multiple protesters said they saw the police chief use a knife to destroy tents, which has been seen on circulated video.
The ASU Police have also come under fire after four women said it was ASU officers who removed their hijabs without approval.
