A criminal investigation has been launched into the “disturbing” actions of a Sacramento police officer who was videotaped punching a jaywalker in the face, authorities said. The officer, whose name hasn’t been released, was placed on leave as authorities opened an administrative investigation into his actions. Cain told KTXL-TV that the officer demanded he take his hands out of his pocket and show him a weapon. When the officer took him down to the ground, Cain said he did not resist. “The videos of this incident portray actions and behavior that we would consider unacceptable conduct by a Sacramento police officer,” the department said.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 12, 2017 16:14 UTC