Dolphins' Tyreek Hill was 'uncooperative' during detention before game, police union says

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The South Florida Police Benevolent Association, the largest police union in the state of Florida, defended the officers involved in the detention of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

Hill was detained near Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday before the Dolphins played the Jacksonville Jaguars. Videos posted on social media captured the intense moment, which was the talk of the NFL world before the 1 p.m. ET games. Calais Campbell also said he was handcuffed as he tried to cool everyone down.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill speaks during an NFL football post game news conference, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.  (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The police union’s president, Steadman Stahl, said Hill was detained for "officer safety after driving in a manner in which he was putting himself and others in great risk of danger."

"Upon being stopped, Mr. Hill was not immediately cooperative with the officers on the scene, pursuant to policy and for their immediate safety, placed Mr. Hill in handcuffs," the statement read. "Mr. Hill, still uncooperative, refused to sit on the ground and was therefore redirected to the ground."

Stahl said Hill was issued two traffic citations and reminded those who happen to be involved with police officers to "obey lawful police commanders first and complain later."

He added that "while we are confident in the actions that led to the stop Mr. Hill, as with any investigation, we will wait for all the facts to come out, along with any explanation Mr. Hill may have for his actions that initiated this unfortunate incident."

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