Federal officials have closed an investigation into the actions of a city police officer, finding there was no criminal act when he struck and took down an uncooperative prisoner with a leg sweep at ...

PHOENIX – A cellphone video showing a Phoenix police officer sweep kicking the legs out from under a handcuffed man has prompted the department to launch an investigation of the incident. The ...

A Volusia County deputy who injured a handcuffed man using a "leg sweep" take down was fired two weeks ago after the sheriff determined excessive force was used during the encounter. On Tuesday, the ...