Topeka Police officer accused of beating Black Man Returns to work

An internal investigation involving whether use of force policies were violated by Sgt. Steve Thompson while booking a suspect into jail has concluded. The investigation spawned from a physical confrontation between Thompson and the inmate April 3. The actions were caught on jail security cameras. Thompson was placed on administrative leave after the incident. Thompson will be returned from administrative leave and placed on administrative duty restricted to the Law Enforcement Center. He will be assigned to duties at the LEC pending the completion of the criminal investigation by the KBI and a determination by the DA if charges are filed. If criminal charges are filed, a decision will be made at that time concerning the sergeant’s administrative status. [MORE]