The Miami-Dade Police officer, Danny Torres, who was involved in a controversial traffic stop with Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, has been suspended six times during his 27-year career, according to department records. Torres is currently on administrative duty following the incident with Hill.
The traffic stop occurred near Hard Rock Stadium before the team's season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 8. Hill was initially pulled over for speeding in his McLaren. The situation escalated when Hill did not follow orders to keep his window open during the stop. Torres forcefully removed Hill from his car and handcuffed him as he lay on the road, as shown in body-worn camera footage.
According to the Sun-Sentinel, Torres has been the subject of at least six Internal Affairs investigations between 2004 and 2018. His disciplinary history includes multiple written reprimands. In 2018, he was found to have violated body-worn camera procedure during an investigation.
Despite his disciplinary history, Torres has received more than 30 commendations for his service for safe driving, assisting other agencies, teamwork, dedication to duty, and professionalism. His brother, David Torres, defended him in an interview with the Daily Mail, describing him as a "straightforward, black-and-white kind of person" who does things by the book.
The incident with Hill is currently under investigation, and Torres is seeking reinstatement.