The Albemarle Police Department said the incident occurred Monday during a physical altercation involving a student at the school. The officer, who has not been publicly identified, has been placed on administrative duty while the investigation is pending, the department said.

The school system said the officer is not an employee of the school system. In a statement, district officials said they are reviewing the matter and will take appropriate action as necessary.

The video, which was sent to a local television station, shows the officer restraining the student before the student is taken to the ground. It was not immediately clear what prompted the physical altercation or whether anyone was injured.

The incident comes amid heightened scrutiny of school resource officers and the use of force in schools across the Charlotte region. In a separate case, an officer at West Charlotte High School was placed on leave after video showed a student being slammed to the ground there.

Community members and civil rights advocates have increasingly called for transparency and independent reviews when videos of police conduct in schools surface, arguing that students should be safe at school and that officers should be held accountable when force appears excessive.

Albemarle police did not say how long the administrative review would take or whether the officer's body-worn camera footage would be released. The school system did not provide additional details about the student's condition or any disciplinary action.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.