The lawyer for the Minor High School band director tased and arrested by Birmingham police last week is calling for the suspension of all officers involved.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan, who represents Johnny Mims, called the incident an egregious violation of civil rights, and said Mims was subjected to excessive force and wrongful arrest.

Mims is charged with disorderly conduct, harassment and resisting arrest.

Police contend Mims didn’t comply with their order for his band to stop playing so they could clear the stadium following the end of the game between Minor High and Jackson-Olin High Schools, which was played Thursday night in Birmingham.

The incident was captured on multiple videos.

School officials on Monday said Mims is on administrative leave with pay – which is standard protocol – while they continue to investigate and gather facts.

Givan said Mims is a respected member of the community and was doing his job and directing the band during their “5th Quarter” performance.

“Without any justifiable cause, a Birmingham police officer approached the band director, escalating the situation to an unimaginable extent,’’ Givan said. “The officer deployed a taser against the band director, causing physical harm and inflicting emotional distress all while in front of his students.”

“This incident is an alarming abuse of power and a clear violation of our client’s civil rights,’’ she said. “It is unacceptable for law enforcement to engage in home rule in the field of play or with regard to band activities unless there is a significant threat to the safety of the general public.”

Givan said such matters should be addressed by school district administrators or other leaders with expertise to de-escalate those types of situations.

Givan is calling on the city and police officials to place all of the officers involved on administrative leave pending further investigation.

“We will not rest until justice is served and those responsible are held accountable,’’ Givan said. “This case highlights the urgent need for police reform, training and the protection of every citizen’s rights.”

Givan said the legal team is working with the Alabama Education Association to “investigate the incident, gather evidence and pursue legal action against the Birmingham Police Department.”

“The objective is not only to seek damages for the pain and suffering endured by the band director,’’ Givan said, ‘’but also to shed light on the systemic issues within law enforcement and advocate for change.”

Givan asked witnesses and members of the community to come forward with any information that can help in the case.