Distinguished physician Dr. Armen Henderson was harassed and detained outside his home by an over zealous Miami police sergeant. The officer cuffed and berated the doctor for failure to address him by rank. “Call me sergeant” exclaimed the officer. During the incident Dr. Henderson shifted his COVID -19 Protective mask to his chin, in order to reveal himself to the officer. While the officer wasn’t wearing a mask at any point during the exchange.
The incident occurred last week while Henderson was engaged in community outreach providing mask and medical care to homeless residents. The Miami police department claimed the officer was prompted by Henderson’s improper trash disposal. However, an independent review of Henderson’s surveillance footage clearly shows him placing trash curbside, outside his home. Henderson indicated he was instructed on the manner to dispose Medical trash by the Miami Health Department which sponsors the homeless outreach.
Dr. Henderson demands an apology, and that the officer be held accountable for racial profiling, unprofessional conduct , And breaching protocol by not wearing a Protective face mask exposing Henderson to potentially contracting the deadly COVID -19 virus. Dr. Henderson did not rule out his intent to file a lawsuit against the Miami police department.