Body camera video showing officer striking suspect

Clarksville Police responded to reports that Sergeant Jason Tackett used excessive force in a pursuit early Sunday morning.

Tackett attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be stolen at Browns Station Way and Randolph Avenue in Clarksville at 3:34 a.m. on the Jan. 14, according to police.

Officers pursued the vehicle as it crossed the river into Louisville before stopping in an alleyway in the Portland area.

There were two people in the vehicle and the driver fled while the passenger stayed in the car, police said.

After a foot pursuit, Maurice Bard was taken into custody but attempted to flee a second time, according to Police.

After Bard was detained a second time Sgt. Tackett can be seen striking the suspect in body camera video, according to officials.

The video appears to show the officer striking the suspect in the head as the suspect sits on the ground while handcuffed.

The Clarksville Police Department stated that they will not tolerate any form of excessive force.{{file|t=TAye_1524248726}}