INCIDENT DEBRIEF

None of us are immune from the hazards of our line of work. We are held to a standard that most of society could never hope to attain. Imagine you get a call to a report of a DV Assault. Upon arrival you learn the suspect is an off-duty Deputy who is currently on Administrative Leave. The victim reports the obvious, there are weapons and body armor in the residence. This is a firsthand account of a 13-hour negotiation with a fellow officer who has lost their way and gotten themselves in a mandatory arrest situation. We will discuss the initial incident response prior to HNT arrival, steps taken to resolve the incident, outcome and subsequent interview with the former Deputy's fellow officers/academy mates.