Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office: Officers ‘acted within policy’ during fights with fans at game

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says officers “acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans” while fighting with fans during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters released body-camera footage and details regarding two incidents from the game that resulted in viral videos. Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan called the videos “disturbing.” The sheriff’s office responded after a review and says “while the use of force can appear intense, our investigation determined that the officers in both incidents acted within policy to protect themselves and nearby fans.”