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Lessons learned from line-of-duty deaths
Officer Down 2013
Ann R. BumbakDynamic Police Training
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June 24, 2013Washington, DC
How do police officers get information
on line-of-duty deaths?
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How do we share information on lessons learned from line-
of-duty deaths?
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Let’s examine a recent case and ask ourselves:What did we learn?
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A couple returning home
A condominium parking garage
A suspect armed with a handgun
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Killed together on February 3, 2013
CNN reports: Ex-LAPD cop gains sympathizers on social media
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3,819 likes for cop-killer Chris Dorner
Talk radio host: LAPD has a “racially hostile” culture
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What was his mindset?
What was the killer’s motive?
Was Chris Dorner an unusual cop-killer?
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The answer might surprise you.
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Another former cop killed Officer David Dryer on a traffic stop on December 18,
2011.
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His name was Eli Myers. You probably don’t know his story.
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Some common themes in cop-killings
• Revenge
• Drugs and alcohol
• Gang membership
• Adrenaline
• Mental illness
• Obsessive relationships
• Desire for self-annihilation
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What if we could examine every cop-killer each year
with the same depth?
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Welcome to
Officer Down 2013
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Section 1 of 4
Overview of Officer Down 2013
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What is Officer Down 2013?
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OD13 examines line-of-duty deaths (LODD) in 6 critical
areas.
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CIRCUMSTANCES
INJURIES & SHOT PLACEMENT
PRECIPITATING FACTORS
OFFENDERSMOTIVES
OUTCOMES
Circumstances in 2012 included:
• Warrant service
• Domestic disturbance
• Vehicle enforcement
• Eviction service
• In-progress calls (e.g. burglary, theft)
• Ambushes and assassinations
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Shot placement trends in 2012:
• Head shots
• Chest shots (penetrated body armor)
• Chest shots (no body armor)
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Most common site of fatal injury
Precipitating factors in 2012:• Drug and alcohol use
• Failed relationships, marriages or custody battles
• Suicidal ideation
• Fleeing a crime scene in a vehicle
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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
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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”
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Outcomes in 2012:• 25% of cop-killers were
killed by police
• 25% of cop-killers committed suicide
• All cop-killers who survived were captured
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Section 2 of 4
A Closer Look at 2012
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There were
39 LODD in 2012 due to
gunfire.
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- 35% from 2011
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What was the most dangerous enforcement
activity in 2012?
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When examining only firearms-related deaths…
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17 Officerswere killed
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Circumstances of LODD (2012)
Vehicle-related
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2011-2012 Comparisons
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Circumstances of LODD (2012)
Vehicle-related
Circumstances of LODD (2011)
Vehicle-related
Warrant service
Questions or
Comments?
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Section 3 of 4
Four Fallen Heroes
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The 39 LODD incidents in 2012 were more
than just statistics.
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Let’s examine some of the stories behind the
numbers.
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Each of these officers was killed in a separate
encounter.
Each has a unique story to tell.
DEPUTY BARBARA PILLEOW 3/6/2012
“She was a fantastic deputy sheriff.”
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• 30+ years of police experience
• Served with Miami-Dade PD, and Brevard County (FL)
• Married with two sons, both law enforcement officers
About the Officer
DEPUTY BARBARA PILLEOW 3/6/2012
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• 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
Circumstances
DEPUTY BARBARA PILLEOW 3/6/2012
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• Brandon Bradley, 24, had lengthy criminal history: robbery, drugs, and burglary
• Andria Kerchner, 19, had a history of mental illness
About the Suspects
DEPUTY BARBARA PILLEOW 3/6/2012
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• High-speed chase ended with “stop sticks”
• Bradley told police “just shoot me”; both surrendered
• Both suspects involved in drug use and sales
Outcome
DEPUTY BARBARA PILLEOW 3/6/2012
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• 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?
Lessons Learned
DEPUTY BARBARA PILLEOW 3/6/2012
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Questions or
Comments?
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DEPUTY ROBERT PARISEOW 4/12/2012
“He paid the ultimate price.”
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• 16 years of police experience
• Served with Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department (CA)
• Survived by his two adult children
About the Officer
DEPUTY ROBERT PARISEOW 4/12/2012
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• 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
Circumstances
DEPUTY ROBERT PARISEOW 4/12/2012
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• 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
About the Suspect
DEPUTY ROBERT PARISEOW 4/12/2012
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• 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
Outcome
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• 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
Outcome
DEPUTY ROBERT PARISEOW 4/12/2012
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• 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?
Lessons Learned
DEPUTY ROBERT PARISEOW 4/12/2012
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Questions or
Comments?
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OFFICER MOSES WALKEREOW 8/18/2012
“He was a blessing to be around.”
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• 19 years of police experience
• Served his entire career with Philadelphia PD (PA)
• Survived by his five siblings
About the Officer
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• Ended shift at around 6:00 am
• Changed into shorts, t-shirt and ball cap, left station carrying a backpack
• Turned down a ride to the bus stop
• Confronted by two men who attempted an armed robbery
Circumstances
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• Rafael Jones, 23, had a lengthy criminal history: weapons, robbery, and drug use
• Chancier McFarland, 19, was awaiting trial on drug distribution charges
About the Suspects
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• Tipster reported identity and location of Jones
• Jones confessed to shooting, implicating McFarland as lookout
• Both were captured without incident
Outcome
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OFFICER MOSES WALKEREOW 8/18/2012
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• How do we prepare officers for off-duty confrontations?
• Is there a greater risk of death by firearms to police officers while on- or off-duty?
• What role, if any, does race play in line-of-duty deaths?
Lessons Learned
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OFFICER MOSES WALKEREOW 8/18/2012
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Questions or
Comments?
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OFFICER PATRICK O’ROURKEEOW 9/9/2012
“He always did a fantastic job.”
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• 12 years of police experience
• Prior assignments included patrol, narcotics task force
• West Bloomfield PD (MI)
• Survived by his wife and four children, aged 10, 8, 4 and 10 months
About the Officer
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OFFICER PATRICK O’ROURKEEOW 9/9/2012
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• Distraught man with gun threatening his family
• Upscale residence: 4,000+ sqft home
• Reported weapons: Uzi, rifle with scope, and handgun
• Team used a “wait and see” approach with negative results
• After more than a hour of attempted contact, team entered
Circumstances
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OFFICER PATRICK O’ROURKEEOW 9/9/2012
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• Ricky Coley, 50, had recently lost a custody battle over 7-year-old
• Texted ex-wife with suicidal message
• Had fired a single round while barricaded inside bedroom
• Was believed to have committed suicide
About the Suspect
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OFFICER PATRICK O’ROURKEEOW 9/9/2012
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• Suspect laid in wait and fired on team with Uzi on full auto
• Novel takedown: used a 26-ton CAT excavator to take down exterior wall
• Coley committed suicide
Outcome
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• What alternatives, if any, did this officer’s team have to making entry?
• What are the best tactics for making entry into a home where a suspect might be barricaded?
• Is it possible to do everything right and still be injured or killed in the line of duty?
Lessons Learned
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OFFICER PATRICK O’ROURKEEOW 9/9/2012
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Questions or
Comments?
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Final Thoughts
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On Lessons Learned from Line of Duty Deaths in 2012
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All of the LODD incidents in this presentation occurred in 2012.
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What can we learn to prevent similar incidents
in the future?
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OFFICER DOWN 2013: THE STATISTICS The trend in shot placement in violent encounters with officers continues: head shots are the primary reason that officers are killed by gunfire. In 2012, fewer officers were killed while seated in their patrol cars.
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FATAL: More than 50% were killed by head shots.
ALSO DEADLY: 18% killed by chest wounds.
5 officers were not wearing a
vest.
COLLATERAL INJURIES RARE: 8% sustained initial gunshot wounds to non-
vital areas.
AMBUSHED: Only 1 officer fired his duty
weapon during the incident.
ON YOUR FEET: 92% were
standing when shot.
3 officers were in their patrol cars.
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OFFICER DOWN 2013: THE SHOOTERS This year, all shooters were male. There was a 20% increase in the number of white cop-killers, and the average shooter was 35 years old. The majority of incidents involved a single white male suspect killing a white male officer. Six female officers were also killed in firearms-related violence.
PREFERRED WEAPON: 70% used handguns.
APPEARANCE: 64% were white males. Most were alone.
DOMESTIC INCIDENTS:
Just 15% were involved in a
disturbance call.
VEHICLES INVOLVED: Nearly 50% of
shooters were the targets of traffic stops
or other vehicle enforcement actions, including half of all
black shooters.
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Most, but not all cop-killers use handguns.
Few guns used by cop-killers were acquired illegally.
Very few are assault-style weapons.
Shotguns are used by cop-killers more often in rural settings.
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How can we save police officers’ lives?
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What single act can prevent half of all
firearms-related murders of police officers?
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Issue a ballistic helmet to every police officer in the
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Educate others about the statistics of police officers
killed by head shots.
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Advocate for policies requiring officers to wear
helmets in high-risk circumstances.
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PROFILING COP-KILLERS
ByAnn R.
Bumbak
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Remember their stories.
Honor their memories.
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