In April, Rosen was caught on cell phone video kicking a restrained suspect in the head. That suspect, DeMarco Anderson, was found to be carrying crack and a gun and was suspected in a house shooting earlier that day.
Rosen self-reported the incident, and four lower-ranking police supervisors said they believed his actions were
within policy. However, Columbus Police said that kicking was an "untrained technique" in violation of the Use of Force Directive.
Chief Kim Jacobs recommended a three-day suspension for Rosen, but Columbus Public Safety director Ned Pettus opted to fire Rosen instead. Both Columbus City Council and Mayor Andrew Ginther supported that original decision.
