Security Video Shows Parkland School Shooter Attacking Jail Guard

Summary

In this courtroom scene, Sergeant Beltran testifies about an altercation with Mr. Cruz, who was exercising in his unit when he disobeyed instructions regarding his footwear. The situation escalates when Mr. Cruz attempts to grab the sergeant’s taser. The two struggle over the weapon, which activates during the scuffle. Beltran explains the taser's operation and how he eventually regains control, striking Cruz and subduing him. The testimony concludes with Beltran discussing his taser training and recounting how he successfully restrained Cruz after the incident.

Takeaways

• 🔎 The video being shown is related to an incident involving Mr. Cruz and an officer in a correctional facility.
• 👮‍♂️ The officer, Sergeant Beltran, explains that Mr. Cruz was doing his regular exercise routine when he noticed Cruz's shower slides were folded.
• ⚠️ The officer asked Mr. Cruz to return to his cell because his shower slide was broken, and the sergeant was going to bring him a new pair to avoid a fall.
• 🖕 After being told to go back to his cell, Mr. Cruz flipped off the officer twice and then physically attacked him.
• 🤼 The altercation involved Mr. Cruz attempting to grab the officer's taser with both hands, leading to a struggle.
• ⚡️ The officer explains that Mr. Cruz successfully grabbed the taser, and during the struggle, it was activated, causing the prongs to deploy.
• 🔌 The taser operates by shooting out two prongs connected to wires, which, when attached to a target, deliver a 5-second electrical charge to incapacitate the person.
• 🛡️ After deploying the taser, the officer managed to regain control, striking Mr. Cruz, and then ordered him to lie face down to handcuff him.
• 📚 The officer goes through an annual 8-hour taser training course to refresh his knowledge and practice deployment on a dummy.
• 👕 The officer carries the taser on his uniform at all times, and the incident ended with Mr. Cruz being returned to his cell after the altercation.

Q & A

What was the main reason for the officer's interaction with Mr. Cruz?

The officer interacted with Mr. Cruz because he noticed Mr. Cruz walking with his shower slides folded, which could cause him to fall.

What action did Mr. Cruz take after the officer told him to stop folding his shower slides?

Mr. Cruz turned around, told the officer that his shower slides were broken, and after the officer advised him to return to his cell, Mr. Cruz flipped him off twice and then attacked him.

What did Mr. Cruz attempt to do during the altercation with the officer?

Mr. Cruz attempted to grab the officer's taser with both hands.

What does the officer explain about how the taser is secured in the holster?

The officer explains that the taser is secured in the holster with a button that needs to be pressed while the taser is rocked back before it can be removed.

How did the officer respond when Mr. Cruz tried to take his taser?

The officer fought to get his taser back, fearing that Mr. Cruz could incapacitate or harm him if he gained control of the taser.

What happened when the taser was activated during the struggle?

The taser was turned on during the struggle, and the two prongs shot out, though it is unclear whether the officer or Mr. Cruz pressed the trigger.

How does the taser function according to the officer's explanation?

When the taser is activated, two prongs shoot out and are intended to attach to a target, delivering an electric charge that incapacitates the target for five seconds.

What did the officer do after regaining control of the taser?

After regaining control of the taser, the officer hit Mr. Cruz once, ordered him to lie face down, and then handcuffed him.

What type of training did the officer receive for handling the taser?

The officer completed an eight-hour taser training course and participates in an annual refresher course where they deploy the taser on a dummy.

How often does the officer carry a taser as part of his uniform?

The officer carries the taser as part of his uniform at all times.