An arrest at UAlbany by the campus police has sparked outrage and caused student protests and discussion on race and use of excessive force.
In a cellphone video on Twitter, officers can be see arresting Ali Mohamed Sanoh. Sanoh, who is not a student at the university is accused of harassing and menacing a campus employee. When police arrived, Sanoh gave them false identification and was in possession of marijuana.
He has been charged with false impersonation, resisting arrest, harassment and drug charges.
Police said Sanoh was again arrested the following day after returning to the campus and entering student residences without permission. He was charged with trespassing, loitering on campus and harassment.
He has a non-violent criminal record and is known to police in Buffalo, New York City and Miami.
At a rally on Friday, students protested while carrying signs reading "Black is Not a Crime".
The Student Association has planned an emergency town hall to discuss the ongoing racial climate on campus.
Photo: Twitter