Clark Atlanta officer placed on leave after student incident

Clark Atlanta University officer on leave after incident

An officer at Clark Atlanta University was placed on leave after an incident with a student who refused to show identification. The incident is now under investigation. Anchor Alex Whittler has the latest. 

ATLANTA - A Clark Atlanta University police officer has been placed on administrative leave following an encounter with a student that school officials say "exceeded appropriate boundaries."

What we know:

The incident began when a student reportedly refused to show university identification before entering campus. According to a Feb. 7 letter from the university president, the officer followed the student into a classroom to detain them. While the president noted that the student's refusal contributed to the escalation, the university expressed deep concern over the officer's subsequent actions.

What's next:

The school’s Department of Public Safety confirmed that a formal review is underway. As part of the response, the university plans to assess campus safety procedures and implement necessary training or communication measures to prevent future occurrences.