Officer Hamilton Case Study

On 12/09/2016, after taking Puzak back to her residence at 33 S. Grant St. I spoke with Shannon Carduff who agreed to come back to the Shenandoah police station to speak with me about shots fired incident that occurred in the early morning hours this same date. I provided Shannon a ride to the police station, where up arrival, she was escorted into the interview room.

On November 4, 2016 I was fortunate enough to interview Sergeant Dave Vitera. He was born in Nebraska and has lived here in this state for all of his life. He has three children, two that are in college. Sergeant Vitera is an investigator for the Grand Island Police Department. He says that ever since he was a little kid he would always stand up for the underdog. He has always had a great sense from right and wrong. When he went to the University of Kearney at Nebraska he took criminal justice electives in which he enjoyed. Sergeant Vitera holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a minor in psychology. He also went to graduate school for counseling and psychology for one year. That is how his interests in this field begun and became

Officer Etheya, first of all, don’t ever send anything about what other Officers say; entertaining gossip. Although, that's a major problem around here; too much gossiping. Furthermore, I never spoke with any Officers about anything other Officer did. Now, however, I have spoken with Sergeant L. Davis. Now if you need clarification, speak to Sergeant Davis. Otherwise, you can wait and speak to me, I would gladly ensure that you receive the proper information.

I conducted a 3rd interview of Corporal Rick Aguiar on February 23th, 2016 at 1608 hours. The interview took place in the Pomona Police Internal Affairs Office and Corporal Aguiar was a subject and no longer a witness. This interview was scheduled due to clarify some issues that were not covered in the prior two interviews. The interview was digitally recorded and a copy of the interview will be kept in the Internal Affairs office for future reference. The following is a summary of the recorded interview of Corporal Rick Aguiar:

Burnette running towards my direction from Highway 70. Mr. Burnette turned left running south towards the main office. I also then ran south and tried to cut him off at which point I stepped into a hole and fell to the pavement. After getting up and continued running south and caught Mr. Burnette in the parking lot near the main office of the Hostess House. I ordered Mr. Burnette to stop and to get on the ground while pointing my Taser at him. I approached Mr. Burnette, coming around the back of some parked vehicles and then ordered him to the ground again, at which point he did so but placed his hands under his stomach out of view. I approached Mr. Burnette placing my Taser in his upper back and ordered him to show me his hands or be tased. Once Mr. Burnette removed his hands I placed him in handcuffs behind his back and waited for Sgt. Alexander to

Subject GONZALEZ, Sandra was also released from the cell at which time she requested to speak with a supervisor (me). I spoke with subject GONZALEZ, Sandra, and she was visibly upset about the incident stating she was a US Citizen and the officers had no right to place her in restraints. She further stated the officers did not have to attack her to which I asked her why she did not remain in her vehicle after she was advised several times. Subject GONZALEZ, Sandra stated she wanted to ask what was going. I further asked her why she did not comply with the officer’s demands to which she became more upset and was refusing to answer my questions. Subject GONZALEZ, Benjamin approached her and stated for them to leave. Subject GONZALEZ, Benjamin and GONZALEZ, Sandra proceeded to walk to their vehicle; however, subject GONZALEZ, Sandra came back to the head house and opened the door to which I advised her she needed to wait outside. I proceeded to walk out to speak to subject GONZALEZ, Sandra a second time. Subject GONZALEZ, Sandra stated she was going to see her doctor about her wrist, and she was going to advise the media about her incident. Subject GONZALEZ, Sandra asked for officers’ names to which she stated, “Give me names, I want names. Anderson, Reyes, Galazar.” Subject GONZALEZ, Benjamin came back again to get subject GONZALEZ, Sandra back into

CPD excuse was they have not provided officers with adequate guidance to understand how and when they may use force. Or how safely and effectively control and encounters to

I, Sgt Noe 1737, arrived on scene to interview the suspect and witness. Suspect stated he attempted to break up a fight when he was attacked by someone he thought was a plain clothes Officer (Bouncer Hunter Knight). Officer Herman was in full uniform. Suspect apologized for his behavior and requested leniency. I observed the suspect to have minor scratches on his face and tazer prongs in his lower abdomen. Witness, Hunter Knight, statement was consistent with Officer Herman's statement. Crimelab was summoned to Ft Sanders for photographs. Officer Herman's car was out of video range and the camera had powered down prior to the incident. When Officer Loveday arrived to assist, the suspect was in custody with no further incident.

Officer Osmin Machado advised that he arrested Mr. Smith for driving without a valid Florida driver license after conducting a traffic stop on him. Officer Machado advised that Officer Martinez transported Mr. Smith to TGK, because he, Officer Martinez, was the transporting officer for the shift. Officer Machado advised that Officer Martinez requested that he respond to TGK, because Mr. Smith complained of chest pains and was not accepted by TGK personnel. Officer Machado advised that he responded to TGK, and followed Miami-Dade Fire Rescue who transported Mr. Smith, to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Officer Machado advised that while Mr. Smith was in his custody, Mr. Smith did not complain of any illness or pain to his chest, or provide

Officer Brookins keeps up with her reports and follow up on a daily basis. We have been short staffed over the past year and very busy on days and swing shift making it difficult to do much self initiated activity and traffic. Now that we are hopefully going to be adding additional officers, I will be encouraging officers to do more traffic enforcement, walking patrol and other self initiated activity.

The McConnell Unit administration pursuant to Executive Directive 02.3 initiated an investigation sequel to a complaint (OCT#17-9979-01) initiated by Ms Lesa Thomas sister to Offender Thomas ode TDCJ # 1768412. In her originating complaint, Ms Thomas had expressed concern that after her brother had filed three grievances against Officer Madrigal, Norman COIII; no action concerning that matter has been taken by the McConnell unit administration. She alleged that the grievances were because of constant harassment, humiliation, and outright threat against her brother by the aforementioned officer.On July 26, 2017, this investigator interviewed Offender Thomas regarding the complaint file on his behalf and he provided a statement. In his statement, he stated that he has been having an ongoing

wanted to see the possibility of having an officer to be kind and help me in my endeavor. He

The investigator reviewed the background to both allegation/ complaint levelled against Warden Keith Gorsuch of Sanchez Unit by unit security supervisor Captain Aguayo, Jose and Sergeant Guillen, Cesar. It was motivated to determine the authenticity or otherwise of the following allegations;

On August 17, 2016 at approximately 1100 hours, I met with Glenda Jackson in the lobby to speak with her regarding the incident (INC#16050332-1) she reported on August 8, 2016.

I interviewed Officer Greenlee, who is a close friend. She works as a Correctional Officer for the Peoria County Jail, I interviewed her while we were on duty on Saturday, April 16th.