Video shows Kenosha officer putting hands around woman's neck

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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Video shows officer putting hands on woman's neck
The Kenosha Police Department says an officer was "justified" when she put her hands around a woman's neck.

KENOSHA, Wis. (WLS) -- The Kenosha Police Department says an officer was "justified" when she put her hands around a woman's neck. A video showing the incident from a year ago is just coming out now.

Officer Bridgette Heid said she was trying to control the combative woman after arresting her during a disturbance.

Heid said the woman was kicking her as she put her in the squad car.

The officer was not disciplined for the incident.

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