

The family of a Hayward man who died in police custody in 2014 has released body camera video of the incident, as the family seeks changes in how such cases are handled.The video, taken on May 23, 2014, shows 46-year-old James Greer being questioned by Hayward Police and BART Police for a possible DUI.“The lieutenant told him he was being pulled over for driving goofy,” In a few minutes, Greer is swarmed by officers and the field sobriety test goes sideways.”The next thing you know, there is over 17 cops and he was wrestled to the ground, tased,” Abello said. An officer is heard in the video telling Greer, “You need to stop resisting or you are going to be tased.”Greer was held to the ground for minutes and police officers used a stun gun on him multiple times. The man died not long after. Posted by Andrew