Elderly Woman Victim Of Police Force - Video
WHITEHALL, Oh., Aug.12 (TOTI) -- An 84 old Ohio woman was the victim of police force after brandishing a knife in a Wal-Mart parking lot.

The incident was captured on video by a concerned onlooker and showed a local law enforcement officer knocking the elderly woman to the ground, causing a bloody head injury.

Prior to the "takedown," it was obvious the woman that was using a cane to walk was clearly confused and didn't really pose a serious threat to herself or others.


Witness video of the elderly woman being controlled by officers. Video contains some foul language.

The victim has Alzheimer's disease, a condition that causes memory loss and confusion in sufferers.

What are your thoughts on this video? Could police officers have handled this situation in a more humane and understanding way?

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Published: Wednesday 12th of August 2009 10:23:57 AM
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