***2ND UPDATE on March 14, 2025, at 2:20 pm: The use-of-force review is nearly complete. The public can expect an announcement on Tuesday, March 18.

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***UPDATE on March 11, 2025 at 11:20 am: 

As the use-of-force review takes place, we want to offer more context on the incident on March 2.   

The video circulating online only shows a fraction of the entire interaction. Anyone can upload a video instantly on social media, eliciting a variety of reactions with demands for an equally immediate response. The review process takes time to collect all relevant information to make a determination. Again, we appreciate the public’s patience during this time.  

The Bureau remains committed to ensuring public safety and following best practices and policies, which have been recently reviewed through the Bureau’s ongoing accreditation process. Police Bureau policies are available at police.cityoflancasterpa.gov/about/policies, including the specific policies regarding use-of-force and documenting use-of-force. The use-of-force review is underway, and its findings will be released as soon as possible. 

The individuals involved in the incident have had several interactions with the Police Bureau for trespassing in garages, pulling fire alarms, blocking travel lanes, riding near pedestrians, and causing traffic issues — putting others and themselves in danger. Additionally, on March 2, they were charged with disorderly conduct, evading arrest, limitations on riding side by side, and lack of lights and reflectors.  

Additional details on the incident will be released once the review is complete. 

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The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is investigating an incident that took place on March 2, 2025. 

All use-of-force incidents undergo a rigorous review process. As part of our standard protocol, each incident is thoroughly evaluated by the officers' supervisors, the training team, the Office of Professional Standards, the Division Captain, and the Chief of Police. This process requires time to thoroughly gather and assess all information before reaching a determination. Police Bureau policies are available at police.cityoflancasterpa.gov/about/policies. We appreciate the public’s patience during this time. 

More information will be released once the review is complete. This post will be updated at that time.