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Jacksonville, FL — In an appalling display of police incompetence and lack of accountability, a Jacksonville family was terrorized by law enforcement officers who barged into their home, assaulted a woman, and handcuffed her before realizing they had the wrong person. The incident, which unfolded in the presence of the woman's 4-year-old grandson and two daughters, was captured on video and servers as yet another reminder of the recurring problem of excessive force in America's unaccountable security force.

Khristi Jackson was at home with her family when officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) knocked on her door, looking for a female suspect. Jackson claims that within five seconds of opening the door, the officers were inside her home, forcibly putting her in handcuffs. "They literally slung me on the ground. One police officer kneed me on my right side while I was on the ground," Jackson told News4JAX.

The video of the incident reveals the chaos and confusion that ensued as officers entered Jackson's home without a warrant. A JSO officer is heard saying, "We are trying to figure out what's going on as well," highlighting the lack of communication and planning among the officers.........more.........