Alabama Deputy Dana Elmore Sparks Outrage After Using Stun Gun on Handcuffed Man

In a disturbing incident that has ignited widespread condemnation, an Alabama police officer, Dana Elmore of the Pickens County Reform Police Department, is facing intense backlash after a video circulated on social media showing her using a stun gun on a man who was already handcuffed.

The incident occurred on Saturday, December 2, and the video, shared by the man’s girlfriend, Jalexis Monea Rice, depicts Officer Elmore swearing and laughing at the man, identified as Micah Washington, who was on the ground. Elmore proceeded to instruct Micah to lean face down on the hood of a car, searched him, and was met with Micah’s statement that he had a gun nearby.

Deputy Dana Elmore criminally assaulted a man with a taser while he was handcuffed. Based on this video evidence, she should immediately be arrested herself.. pic.twitter.com/KiBGJbVlUB

— Jeb McAffey (@KYJeb) December 5, 2023

In response, Officer Elmore laughed before using a stun gun directly on Micah’s back, causing him to cry out in distress. The video captures the officer verbally berating the handcuffed man, asking him to “shut the f**k up” and threatening to use the stun gun again.

Micah Washington was subsequently arrested on multiple charges, including drug trafficking and resisting arrest. The officer involved in the incident has been placed on leave pending an investigation.

The footage quickly went viral, prompting a wave of online outrage. People expressed disgust at Officer Elmore’s actions, demanding her immediate termination and legal consequences for the apparent abuse of power. The incident further fueled discussions about police brutality and the need for accountability within law enforcement.

At first I couldn’t tell if this was real or not. 😳

An Alabama Sheriff’s Deputy, Dana Elmore, tazes a man identified as Micah Washington in Pickens County.

Washington was allegedly replacing his girlfriend’s blown out tire whenever he was approached by Deputy Elmore for… pic.twitter.com/WqrmXriDKJ

— Amiri King (@AmiriKing) December 5, 2023

I’m so angry I can barely type this. This evil, wicked woman enjoyed tasing this man for no reason at all. This is some 1950s sundown town sh*t (look it up). Her name is Dana Elmore and she should be in jail. Look at her face when she tases him. Evil piece of sh*t https://t.co/AVNipUGPKc

— Darvio Morrow (@DTheKingpin) December 5, 2023

FIRE DANA ELMORE https://t.co/vRwTpzcXVa pic.twitter.com/BbJityCRVw

— madame zeroni 📿 (@DeLOW__) December 4, 2023

Protect and serve my ass. All she has is hatred in her voice.What Racist people in this position do is Harrass and control. I feel for this man and his little brother. Her name is DANA ELMORE. She needs to be brought to justice. https://t.co/lcKoKafQGx

— Devil Artemis Animation 🇩🇴 (@DevilArtemisX) December 5, 2023

The Pickens County Reform Police Department is now under increased scrutiny, with calls for a thorough investigation into the conduct of Officer Dana Elmore.