One of the police officers involved in the detainment of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has been placed on "administrative duties," pending an investigation by the Miami-Dade Police Department. Attorneys for the officer have argued that this action was premature, requesting that their client be reinstated in his usual role.

In a news release on Tuesday, attorneys Ignacio Alvarez and Israel Reyes called for the immediate reinstatement of their client. They also emphasized the need for a comprehensive and impartial investigation, echoing the sentiments expressed by Director Stephanie Daniels. The attorneys stated that their client will reserve comment until the investigation concludes and all facts are revealed.

The news release did not disclose the name of the officer under investigation, and a spokesperson from the law firm ALGO declined to provide further information or reasons for the officer's anonymity. The Miami-Dade Police Department has not responded to inquiries regarding the officer's identity or the attorneys' request for reinstatement.

Director Daniels announced on Sunday that she had initiated an internal affairs investigation into the officer's conduct. In a statement, she expressed her commitment to transparency and accountability within the community in dealing with such instances involving her officers.

The encounter between Tyreek Hill and the police occurred outside Hard Rock Stadium, shortly before the Miami Dolphins' season-opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The actions of the officers during what seemed to be a routine traffic stop have faced scrutiny, particularly their use of force.

On Monday evening, the Miami-Dade Police Department released over an hour of body-camera footage from the scene. The footage revealed officers forcefully pulling Hill out of his McLaren after he rolled up his window during the interaction. Hill was taken to the ground, handcuffed, and detained for over 15 minutes, amid his repeated complaints of knee pain.

Hill, while acknowledging his speeding, condemned the officers for escalating the situation by forcibly removing him from his car and placing him in handcuffs. He voiced his expectation for a citation rather than a disrespectful encounter. Eventually, he was allowed to leave the scene with citations for careless driving and driving without a seatbelt.

As the investigation continues, the spotlight remains on the actions of the officer and the treatment of Tyreek Hill. The Miami-Dade Police Department faces mounting pressure to ensure a thorough investigation that brings transparency, accountability, and justice to this incident.