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Officer Down 2013

DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents…. Officer Down 2013. L essons learned from line-of-duty deaths. Ann R. Bumbak Dynamic Police Training. June 24, 2013 Washington, DC. Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com. How do police officers get information on line-of-duty deaths?.

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Officer Down 2013

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  1. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… Officer Down 2013 Lessons learned from line-of-duty deaths Ann R. Bumbak Dynamic Police Training June 24, 2013 Washington, DC Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  2. How do police officers get information on line-of-duty deaths? Officer down 2013

  3. How do we share information on lessons learned from line-of-duty deaths? Officer down 2013

  4. Let’s examine a recent case and ask ourselves:What did we learn? Officer down 2013

  5. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING A couple returning home A condominium parking garage A suspect armed with a handgun Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  6. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Killed together on February 3, 2013 Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  7. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING CNN reports: Ex-LAPD cop gains sympathizers on social media 3,819 likes for cop-killer Chris Dorner Talk radio host: LAPD has a “racially hostile” culture Officer down 2013 (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  8. What was the killer’s motive? What was his mindset?

  9. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Was Chris Dorner an unusual cop-killer? • The answer might surprise you. Officer down 2013 (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  10. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Another former cop killed Officer David Dryer on a traffic stop on December 18, 2011. Officer down 2013

  11. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING His name was Eli Myers. You probably don’t know his story. Officer down 2013

  12. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Some common themes in cop-killings • Revenge • Drugsand alcohol • Gang membership • Adrenaline • Mental illness • Obsessive relationships • Desire for self-annihilation Officer down 2013 (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  13. What if we could examine every cop-killer each year with the same depth? Officer down 2013

  14. Welcome to Officer Down 2013 Officer down 2013

  15. Overview of Officer Down 2013 Section 1 of 4 Officer down 2013

  16. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING What is Officer Down 2013? • OD13 examines • line-of-duty deaths (LODD) in 6 critical areas. Officer down 2013 (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  17. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… OFFICER DOWN 2013 INJURIES & SHOT PLACEMENT PRECIPITATING FACTORS CIRCUMSTANCES MOTIVES OFFENDERS OUTCOMES Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  18. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Circumstances in 2012 included: • Warrant service • Domestic disturbance • Vehicle enforcement • Eviction service • In-progress calls (e.g. burglary, theft) • Ambushes and assassinations (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  19. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Shot placement trends in 2012: • Head shots • Chest shots (penetrated body armor) • Chest shots (no body armor) Most common site of fatal injury (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  20. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Precipitating factors in 2012: • Drug and alcohol use • Failed relationships, marriages or custody battles • Suicidal ideation • Fleeing a crime scene in a vehicle (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  21. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Offenders in 2012: • 80% had criminal history • 1 in 3 were hard-core criminals • Concealed or lying in wait • Prior statements such as: “I will shoot police” • Mental illness histories • Drugs and weapons possession histories (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  22. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Motives of cop-killers in 2012: • Avoid arrest • Revenge/hatred of police • Delusional acts (mental illness) • Prevent eviction or warrant service at home • Seeking self-destruction or “suicide by cop” (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  23. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Outcomes in 2012: • 25% of cop-killers were killed by police • 25% of cop-killers committed suicide • All cop-killers who survived were captured (C) 2013 Dynamic Police Training

  24. A Closer Look at 2012 Section 2 of 4 Officer down 2013

  25. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… OFFICER DOWN 2013 There were 39 LODD in 2012 due to gunfire. - 35% from 2011 Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  26. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… OFFICER DOWN 2013 When examining only firearms-related deaths… What was the most dangerous enforcement activity in 2012? Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  27. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… OFFICER DOWN 2013 17 Officers were killed during vehicle-related enforcement. Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  28. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… OFFICER DOWN 2013 2011-2012 Comparisons Warrant service Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  29. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Questions or Comments? Officer down 2013

  30. Four Fallen Heroes Section 3 of 4 Officer down 2013

  31. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… OFFICER DOWN 2013 The 39 LODD incidents in 2012 were more than just statistics. Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  32. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING presents… OFFICER DOWN 2013 Let’s examine some of the stories behind the numbers. Officer down 2013 Find us online at: www.dynamicpolicetraining.com

  33. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Each of these officers was killed in a separate encounter. Each has a unique story to tell. Officer down 2013

  34. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING “She was a fantastic deputy sheriff.” DEPUTY BARBARA PILL EOW 3/6/2012 Officer down 2013

  35. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING About the Officer • 30+ years of police experience • Served with Miami-Dade PD, and Brevard County (FL) • Married with two sons, both law enforcement officers DEPUTY BARBARA PILL EOW 3/6/2012 Officer down 2013

  36. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Circumstances • Theft from motel • Suspects: black male and white female in white Ford Explorer • Suspect vehicle spotted less than two miles from scene • Conducted investigative stop (traffic stop) on vehicle DEPUTY BARBARA PILL EOW 3/6/2012 Officer down 2013

  37. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING About the Suspects • Brandon Bradley, 24, had lengthy criminal history: robbery, drugs, and burglary • Andria Kerchner, 19, had a history of mental illness DEPUTY BARBARA PILL EOW 3/6/2012 Officer down 2013

  38. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Outcome • High-speed chase ended with “stop sticks” • Bradley told police “just shoot me”; both surrendered • Both suspects involved in drug use and sales DEPUTY BARBARA PILL EOW 3/6/2012 Officer down 2013

  39. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Lessons Learned • Was this a “high risk” traffic stop? • How do we handle non-compliant drivers who refuse to exit a vehicle? • Why did shooter believe he was in danger of being shot by police during the stop? • When should we de-escalate use of force, especially after pointing a firearm at a suspect? DEPUTY BARBARA PILL EOW 3/6/2012 Officer down 2013

  40. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Questions or Comments? Officer down 2013

  41. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING “He paid the ultimate price.” DEPUTY ROBERT PARIS EOW 4/12/2012 Officer down 2013

  42. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING About the Officer • 16 years of police experience • Served with Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department (CA) • Survived by his two adult children DEPUTY ROBERT PARIS EOW 4/12/2012 Officer down 2013

  43. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Circumstances • Notice of eviction • Working with partner with 24 years of experience + 7 years of military service • Partners began working together just three weeks before incident • Red flags reported: M-16 weapons, “Weirdo,” “Be very cautious” • Response: “Whatever” • Knocked and announced; shot through the door DEPUTY ROBERT PARIS EOW 4/12/2012 Officer down 2013

  44. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING About the Suspect • James Ferrario, 32, was described as a “paranoid recluse” • Conducted “armed patrols” of his property and installed surveillance cameras • 11 prior contacts with police • Was in foreclosure DEPUTY ROBERT PARIS EOW 4/12/2012 Officer down 2013

  45. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Outcome • Ferrario called 9-1-1: “This is Jim… I apologize, I thought it was a burglar and I just started shooting them.” • Requested a pizza • Remained barricaded for 11 hours • Committed suicide during fire DEPUTY ROBERT PARIS EOW 4/12/2012 Officer down 2013

  46. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Outcome • Suspect found dead in bathtub wearing body armor • 30 firearms in reach • Wearing tactical gear, gas mask and had three rifles, including an AK-47, and 1,000+ rounds of ammunition DEPUTY ROBERT PARIS EOW 4/12/2012 Officer down 2013

  47. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Lessons Learned • Are any policing activities “low risk” assignments? • Do “cultures of complacency” exist within police departments? • How can we prevent “red flags” from being ignored? • How do experienced officers learn to anticipate danger? • What role did this officer’s partner play in this incident? DEPUTY ROBERT PARIS EOW 4/12/2012 Officer down 2013

  48. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING Questions or Comments? Officer down 2013

  49. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING “He was a blessing to be around.” OFFICER MOSES WALKER EOW 8/18/2012 Officer down 2013

  50. DYNAMIC POLICE TRAINING About the Officer • 19 years of police experience • Served his entire career with Philadelphia PD (PA) • Survived by his five siblings OFFICER MOSES WALKER EOW 8/18/2012 Officer down 2013

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