At least seven LA police officers taken off field duties after using excessive force during protests

At least seven Los Angeles police officers have been removed from field duties after using excessive force during recent protests, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a statement on Wednesday.

"The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate allegations of misconduct, violations of department policy, and excessive force during the recent civil unrest… So far, there are a total of 56 complaint investigations, with 28 involving alleged uses of force. Seven employees have been assigned to non-field duties."

The department also said 40 investigators have been assigned to "look into every complaint thoroughly" and "hold every officer accountable for their actions."

Police officers and their handling of protesters in the U.S. have come under scrutiny in the weeks following the killing of George Floyd who died in police custody, which has sparked nationwide and global demonstrations.