Title
Community Representative Briefing of the December 2022 Officer Involved Shooting
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive an overview of the Community Use of Force Review Board process, the role of the Community Representative and a briefing from a Community Representative on the officer involved shooting that occurred in December 2022.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive an overview of the Community Use of Force Review Board process, the role of the Community Representative and a briefing from a Community Representative on the officer involved shooting that occurred in December 2022.
Staff Contact:
Shelby Parker, Deputy Chief, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Shelby Parker, Deputy Chief, Olympia Police Department
Sarah Nagy, Community Representative, Community Use of Force Review Board
Background and Analysis:
On December 29, 2022, at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Thurston County Sherrif's Office Civil Division responded to 7108 Desperado Drive in Tumwater to attempt service of a civil eviction. The occupant of the residence did not respond to the deputies' attempts to communicate with him at the front door. After multiple attempts to communicate, the front door was forced open. Deputies found the front door was heavily barricaded. Deputies observed the occupant at the top of the stairs. He concealed his hands, yelled at the deputies, and refused to exit the residence. Deputies observed what appeared to be an improvised explosive devise at the rear of the residence. Thurston County Sherrif's Office Command activated the Thurston County SWAT Team due to the increased risk to public safety.
The Thurston County SWAT Team is a multi-agency team comprised of members from the Thurston County Sherrif's Office, Olympia Police Department, Tumwater Police Department, Lacey Police Department, Yelm Police Department, Medic One, and Providence Heath. Over two and half ...
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