ALBEMARLE, N.C. — An investigation is underway after a video sent to Channel 9 appears to show an Albemarle police officer slamming a student to the ground during an incident at Albemarle High School.
The video also shows the officer with his arm around the student’s neck.
The Albemarle Police Department said the incident happened Monday during a physical altercation involving a student at the school.
The officer has been placed on administrative duty while the investigation is pending.
The school system said the officer is not an employee of the school system.
In a statement, officials said they are reviewing the matter and will take appropriate action as necessary.