Chief Larry Muncey told a small press conference in Madison that he also recommended that Parker be fired for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the commands. The audio offers a clips of the interaction, mainly just what the officers say. Muncey said "I found that Officer Eric Parker's actions did not meet the high standards and expectations of the Madison City Police Department." "I sincerely apologize to Mr. Patel, Mr. Patel's family and our community. We strive to exceed expectations," said Chief Muncey.  Madison police officer Eric Parker today turned himself in to face assault charges, following the severe injuries to an Indian citizen who was walking down the street outside his son's new home. Chief Muncey said Officer Parker turned himself in to the Limestone County Sheriff's Office on the assault charge. Parker was released on a $1,000 bond. Patel took a walk each morning, according to his son, Chirag Patel, an engineer who recently bought a home in Madison. [Click here for the initial story with details on Sureshbhai Patel, his family and his injuries] 
 
 "They didn't do that on Monday," said Sherrod. At one point, as another patrol car pulls up, Parker yanks his arm and slams him into the ground. In the audio, the officers ask Patel for ID, then ask his name. "Do you live here?" "Where's your address?" Sureshbhai, who does not speak English, struggled to communicate with the police. "Do not jerk away from me again, or I will put you on the ground. Five members of the local Indian community sat in the front row, along with Indian Consul Anil Kumar, to watch the video from the patrol cars and listen to the non-emergency call that led to the violent confrontation. Sureshbhai Patel, 57, had recently arrived to the United States to help his son and daughter-in-law care for their 17-month-old child.Less than a week later, Patel was approached by the Madison Police Department in response to a suspicious person call. Sureshbhai faces a long recovery and is only beginning to regain feeling in his arms and one leg.The family has hired a local attorney to sue the Madison Police Department. In an attempt to search him, Patel was forced to the ground by an officer and severly injured (left partially paralyzed).Patel underwent surgery the next day at Huntsville Hospital where doctors performed a cervical fusion. According to the family, he has since regained some feeling in his limbs but remains partially paralyzed. The Patel family filed a lawsuit Feb. 12 against the City of Madison and the Madison Police Department.
– The Alabama police officer who partially paralyzed an Indian man out for a walk has been arrested and will likely be fired. The Madison police chief says he's recommended Eric Parker be fired because his use of force against someone who was unarmed, had committed no crime, and does not speak English "did not meet the high standards and expectations of the Madison City Police Department." Parker turned himself in yesterday and will face assault charges, AL.com reports. Police have released audio and video related to Sureshbhai Patel's encounter with police, including video showing Patel being thrown to the ground and audio of the initial call to police from a neighbor of Patel's son, who says, "I've lived here four years and I've never seen him before." (Patel had arrived the week prior to assist with caring for his 17-month-old grandchild.) Parker was actually a field trainer for the police department and had his trainee with him at the time of the confrontation. Audio reveals snippets of their conversation with Patel and highlights the communication barrier: When asked for his address, the 57-year-old just points, WHNT reports. At one point, an officer says, "Do not jerk away from me again, or I will put you on the ground. Do you understand?" As another patrol car pulls up and the officers have Patel turned around with his hands behind his back, Parker slams him forcefully to the ground; because of Patel's arm placement, he could not break his fall. As officers try unsuccessfully to get him to stand back up, their conversation reveals their awareness that "he don't speak a lick of English." The FBI is also investigating to see if federal laws were violated. A GoFundMe campaign for Patel has raised nearly $37,000 so far; the family says he remains partially paralyzed.