Police And Federal Agent Accountability

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer has been charged for allegedly shoving a protester to the ground at a Durango protest. The charge was filed by the local district attorney after video and witness accounts of the encounter circulated. Prosecutors say the action met the elements of an assault under Colorado law and warranted criminal review. The allegation has prompted local interest in how officers interact with demonstrators and how those encounters are investigated.