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Regardless of party or race, most say it's an officer's job not to let conflict with a student escalate.
Deputy Ben Fields was fired this week for violently arresting a black 16-year-old student.
She had refused to leave class because she "thought it was an unfair punishment."
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The South Carolina sheriff's deputy was fired Wednesday.
Student's lawyer: Officer should be jailed.
Scott weighed in on the Spring Valley High School assault and what we should do going forward.
Deputy Ben Fields has been accused of using excessive force before.
"He's been dating an African-American female for quite some time now."
"This incident is outrageous and unforgivable and doesnt represent what this district is."