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The Lynchburg Police Department hasn’t released the officer’s names because they don’t want anyone to know who they are. They did note that they are investigating the incident, which includes withholding the officers’ name.

“Police officers are human also just like this young man on the sidewalk is human,” Rome said. “Things could go the opposite direction. Whether that’s him going to jail or being arrested, either one of things are detrimental to a young man.”

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The university wants to hold a meeting with students to prevent the incident from happening again, but it seems like they should be talking to the police.