24 DAILY NEWS – A police officer in Arizona has been placed on administrative leave after attending a student-led immigration rights protest armed, leading to an altercation that resulted in the arrest of a teenage girl. According to reports, Sergeant Dusten Mullen of the Phoenix Police Department stated that he attended the protest with plans to provoke attendees, which has raised significant concerns.
### Incident Overview
Sergeant Mullen has been suspended with pay while an internal review of his actions is conducted following the January 30 incident at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona. Phoenix Police Chief Matthew Giordano emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct for law enforcement personnel, both in and out of uniform. He affirmed, “When we fall short, we must be accountable,” underscoring the department’s commitment to upholding community trust.
Reports indicate that Mullen expressed his intent to incite the students, suggesting that his actions were meant to provoke a response that local law enforcement could respond to. “My plan is
