GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Green Bay police say they’ve taken “appropriate corrective action” against the officer who held back running back AJ Dillon July 23 at Lambeau Field during the Manchester City-Bayern Munich match.
Police Chief Chris Davis released the following statement:
“I have sustained two allegations of GBPD policy violations by the officer involved and directed appropriate corrective action to be taken. We do not provide further detail on personnel matters out of respect for the employee’s due process rights. I apologize to Mr. Dillon for the way he was treated. We appreciate the strong relationship we have with the Packers organization, and the GBPD remains committed to working with them along with the entire Green Bay community to provide the best and most professional police service possible.”
The Packers issued the following statement:
“We appreciate the Green Bay Police Department’s follow-up to the interaction that occurred at the soccer match, July 23, at Lambeau Field. We respect their process in reviewing the situation and its conclusions. We value our partnership with the Department and appreciate all they do in working with the Packers to ensure public safety at Lambeau Field events, including gamedays. Additionally, we appreciate AJ Dillon’s professionalism in handling the matter.”
Police have said it was clear there was a miscommunication between the officer and Dillon. The running back also tweeted there was a miscommunication.
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