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In a statement, the department said in part, "While an explosive charge may be considered an intermediate force option, it could potentially cause injury or be lethal. Robots equipped in this manner would only be used in extreme circumstances to save or prevent further loss of innocent lives."
Read More →"As they were removing him from the vehicle, he was somehow able to access another weapon and fire at least one round, striking one of the officers in the neck," said Chief Ron Thomas.
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"When the mattress was lifted officers saw suspect Johnson hiding in the storage area armed with a pistol. He aimed the pistol at the officers, which resulted in an exchange of gunfire,” says Capt. Valerie Littlejohn.
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“It is shocking and sad to the entire law enforcement community that such an evil and wicked person could infiltrate law enforcement while concealing his true identity as a computer predator and murderer,” said Washington County Sheriff Blake Andis.
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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports the suspect was deceased at the scene and one deputy was transported to OU Trauma Center in stable condition.
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Police trainers and roll call supervisors should take every possible opportunity to examine and discuss ways to mitigate the inherent perils of foot pursuits.
Read More →“During the physical altercation, he gained control of the officer’s baton and began choking the officer from behind with the baton," LSP reports in a news release.
Read More →The office is part of the DeKalb County site where the Atlanta Police Department is planning to construct an expanded public safety training complex. Opponents have dubbed it "Cop City."
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Upon realizing the trucker does not see the suspended lines the officer runs quickly away just before the truck snags the lines and drags them, and a utility pole, toward the officer and his patrol vehicle.
Read More →“While deputies continued to pursue the suspect on foot, we rendered aid to the injured deputy by applying a tourniquet above the wound to prevent further loss of blood," says Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan.
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