Bland was pulled Motion over for a traffic violation on by State Trooper Brian Encinia .

The arrest Arrest was partially recorded Recording by Encinia 's dashcam , by a bystander 's cell phone and Bland 's own cell phone .

After authorities reviewed Criminal_investigation the dashcam footage , Encinia was placed Placing on administrative leave Departing for failing to follow proper traffic stop procedures .

In January 2016 , Encinia was indicted for perjury for making Action false statements Statement about the circumstances surrounding Bland 's arrest and he was subsequently fired by the Texas Department of Public Safety .

In June 2017 , the perjury charge against Encinia was dropped GiveUp in return for his agreement Agree_or_refuse_to_act to permanently end Process_end his law enforcement career .