A Maui Police officer is under investigation after the department reported a video surfaced on social media appearing to show the officer using unjustified force while taking a person into police custody.

In a Thursday news release, the Maui Police Department said it is aware of the video that surfaced on social media.

The incident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. Friday while officers were conducting beat checks and encountered an individual with three active warrants, according to police.

Police said the man refused officers’ commands and intentionally struck police vehicles twice with the vehicle he was driving.

Maui police said a criminal and internal investigation was initiated the following day to review the circumstances of the incident, and the officer has been reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation.

“We understand the concern this incident has caused. While the suspect was charged with violent crimes against police officers, that does not allow for action that falls short of our values,” Chief John Pelletier said in the release. “The Maui Police Department is committed to full transparency, the incident was addressed immediately, and we will allow for due process.”