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Detective Disarmed in Interview with Murder Suspect

During a homicide investigation, two detectives were conducting an interview with a homicide suspect who was in custody and placed in an interview room with only his right hand handcuffed. The suspect became extremely emotional and agitated, to the point he climbed on top of his chair and over a table while stating "I can't go back," "Let me go."

Lucky, but Safe Would Be Better!

Suspicious Person(s)

I was dispatched to an in-progress vehicle burglary that the reporting party was observing real time on his Ring camera. He provided a good description of the suspect, and the incident was in a neighborhood with two vehicle access points.

Quick, Decisive Actions Can Keep Officers Safe

Property Crimes

At approximately 2030 hours, I arrived at a call for a report that a male was out of control at a residence, breaking and throwing items. I have had prior contact with the male and know he is diagnosed with schizophrenia. He often thinks people are breaking into the house, and he is very unpredictable.

Not a Real Search and Rescue

Ambushes

I was working countywide the night of the incident, meaning I was working alone and covering the entire county. I received a call for service for a subject lost in the woods, who was unable to move due to being too weak. The male subject had called using his cell phone and gave a general location.

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Detective Disarmed in Interview with Murder Suspect

Lucky, but Safe Would Be Better!

Quick, Decisive Actions Can Keep Officers Safe

Not a Real Search and Rescue

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