Legal Case Study: C. I. T. Officer Dever

While the incident started as “typical”, it quickly escalated and became hostile. The man was someone who exhibited expressive behaviors that included a high level of emotion (Van Hasselt, Flood, Romano, Vecchi, de Fabrique, & Dalfonzo, 2005). With time, the CHNT was able to calm the suspect down and help him see reason. It is through this specific example that a person is able to understand why a CHNT is viewed as a valid and valuable tool to diffuse intense hostage and non-hostage situations (Leviton & Greenstone,

Please know that Police Detective Richard K. Alves has fulfilled a life-long goal of being admitted to the FBI Training Academy at Quantico, Virginia for appointment as an FBI Special Agent. His training is scheduled to begin on May 01, 2016. This was anticipated as he has been actively updating us during the lengthy recruitment and selection process.

Crisis Intervention Training came from the deadly results between law enforcement and mentally unstable individuals. This training gives them the tools to be able to identify people with various kinds of mental illness. These illnesses include but are not limited to anxiety disorder, mood

On Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at approximately 2315 hrs while driving a Midland Police vehicle and wearing a standard issued MPD uniform Officer Jimenez was dispatched to 4201 Harlowe Dr. in reference to a Burglary of a Habitation. MPD Dispatch advised Officer Jimenez that complainant wanted to report that someone broke into his house and took several electronic items without his effective consent.

While on duty, I, Officer J. Daniszewski, was traveling eastbound on W Westover St. As I was stopped at the intersection of W Westover St and Sawyer St. the suspect vehicle passed me traveling westbound on W Westover St. As the suspect vehicle passed me, I looked in my rear view mirror and could not see a license plate on the suspect vehicle. I turned around and positioned my patrol cruiser behind the suspect vehicle. As I got behind the suspect vehicle, I could not identify a license plate on the back of the vehicle. I turned on my emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle stopped on W Westover St, just east of Roundhouse Ave.

On Monday, May 5, 2015, I, Officer B. McMillon, #135, of the Mansfield ISD Police Department was on assignment at Legacy High School located at 1263 N. Main in Mansfield, Texas 76063. I was contacted by Waldrep, Dawn W/F, D.O.B. 12/22/1999 who stated; an unknown person(s) had taken $86.00 from her backpack during 4th block Algebra class without her consent.

Officer Ketelsleger reports are well written, they articulate the facts effectively to the reader. Rarely does his reports need corrections.

In a potentially threatening situation, an officer will quickly tailor a response and

Officer Billstein has excelled at providing customer and public service. After Officer Billstein attended CIT training in April I noticed marked improvement in his ability to handle difficult situations. I observed Officer Billstein deescalate several situations where citizens were upset when we arrived on scene. Officer Billstein's display of courtesy and sensitivity, especially during tense situations, reflect in a very positive manner to the public.

Critical Incident Negotiating Team has some major functions; these functions are critical and must be performed by officers who have been specially trained and affirmed. These officers respond to specific police emergencies and when they arrive they may have to put into play their negotiating skills. It is imperative for these officers to pass strict trainings; this includes a verbal interview, in order to become a part of the team. The type of training that a Critical Incident Negotiating Team go through is a forty hour training course that is taught by the FBI which includes. This includes Active Listening Skills, Suicide Intervention, Hostage Negotiation Strategies, Media Relations, Mental Health Awareness, and also Personality Profiles.

There is insufficient evidence to support the conclusion that Officer Talley is liable of negligence. Captain Gregory’s memo of July 10, 2015, which initiated this disciplinary matter, cannot be considered credible. Captain Gregory states he “observed Officer Talley to be engrossed in his personal electronic device scrolling what appeared to be pictures and he was unaware of his surroundings.” See Grievant’s Attachment 3, formally Attachment A to Service’s Proposed Suspension Memorandum. Later, Captain Gregory states that upon questioning Officer Talley about the appointment at his station, Officer Talley responded that “ [the appointment was] trying to get a hold of someone.” It is highly unlikely for someone who is engrossed in their cell

I have currently researched the current level of officer’s misconduct. I found in my research that in many states today that if an officer is found guilty of misconduct they are placed on administration leave sometimes with pay and other times without pay depending on the situation until an investigation is complete. Now once that officer is found guilty in some situation their employment is terminated and charges may be filed. Rather than terminated the officer right then and find out that they are not guilty and risk being sued they have put this process in place to stop that from happen. Therefore, if the evidence comes back that the office is in fact guilty they are terminate immediately but if not they are returned to full duty with pay.

Officer Buffington did a great job at identifying an article that was taken from a church during a burglary. Officer Buffington asissted Detictive Reece with searching a building for more evidence. A few more items were found which may be involved in other burglaries, which were seized. Officer Buffington processed the evidence to further assist Detective Reece.

“We are here to give crisis negotiation training for first responders,” said Brian A. Ozden, a FBI special agent assigned to JTF GTMO. “Which is important as they are building upon their toolbox of skills, such as active duty listening that helps them to communicate with someone; bringing them from an emotionally high state down to an emotionally stable and rational state solely by talking to them. These Troopers can

Though I have not observed Detective King's performance in emergency situations, I have been present with Detective King during the service of multiple search warrant and tactical operations involving uncooperative or agitated subjects. Detective King's response is consistently measured and appropriate. Detective King's demeanor in such situations is calm and calculated. I am confident in Detective King's ability to resolve volatile situations successfully with a bare minimum of supervision required.