10 Domestic Violence Reminders for Veteran Officers

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Dr. Richard Weinblatt

Dr. Richard B. Weinblatt, Ed.D., M.P.A., is the former Director of the Institute for Public Safety for Central Ohio Technical College and an ex Police Chief. He previously served as a professor and program manager for the Criminal Justice Institute at Seminole Community College in Sanford, FL. He holds the Certified Law Enforcement Trainer (CLET) designation from the American Society for Law Enforcement Training (ASLET). He has appeared on local and national television news programs and written extensively on law enforcement topics since 1990.

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In the wake of the tragic shooting death of North St. Paul, MN, Police Officer Richard Crittenden, it is crucial to note that the fallen badge bearer was not a rookie. Rather, he was a nine-year veteran of the force who, as it was described in newspaper accounts, “died saving someone else.” Another officer was also shot and injured but managed to shoot and kill the shooter.

As I read about this incident it reminded me of the aftermath of a violent domestic in progress that I had responded to, along with two other Patrol Division deputy sheriffs, years ago in Santa Fe County, NM. Later, after a particularly brutal eight-minute fight to subdue the suspect, another deputy commented that the incident was a wake-up call for her. She told me that she was reminded about the basics as she responded to these calls repeatedly in the course of our ten plus hour shifts. Veterans need to be reminded of the basics too.

The incident underscores figures released recently that domestics are deadly and experienced, veteran officers are not immune from the dangerous nature of domestic calls for police service. Most line of duty deaths involve officers with a few years under their belts, not the hyper alert rookies.

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miss_mcfearless

almost 2 years ago

4 Comments

having been in more than one domestically violent relationship, I think and wonder if officers are aware of the dynamics of a dv relationship. learn the cycle of violence wheel/pattern.
there is an awesome book out titled "why does he do that?" by Lundy Bancroft the answer is simple and may surprise you. I highly recommend it for victims and LEO'S alike.
circle8

almost 2 years ago

94 Comments

About 1961 I was a young guy living next to Toledo, Ohio. I remember the TV news report about a family disturbane. The first responding Officers (2) approached the residence and the husband/suspect walked out of the door onto a porch carrying a 12 gauge shotgun. He killd both Officers as they tried to unholster their weapons. The first back up Officer tried to crawl to the wounded Officers and was shot in the head with the same shotgun. In one minute 3 LEO's were dead. More Officers arrived and took the suspect into custody, alive and uninjured. Less than a year later I was hired as a LEO and during my career I always kept that incident in my mind. You can NEVER forget that someone is always trying to kill you given the opportunity. Don't ever give them that opportunity. I am an old retired LEO now and crippled by age but I advise all my young brothers and sisters to be aware of the 360 degree circle that surrounds you. Don't let anyone enter it without your approval.
OlympicJoy

almost 2 years ago

374 Comments

Thanks, great article!
PaulGreen

about 2 years ago

482 Comments

Always good to be reminded. Great article.
sketch222

over 2 years ago

6 Comments

good information!
northgalaxy1

about 3 years ago

88 Comments

Always a tough situation. Nowaday's you can't always be sure of who's beating up who!
buck63

about 3 years ago

324 Comments

Great Tactics Everybody Stay Safe
Stevo161

over 3 years ago

82 Comments

Bottom line...... Go Home At The End Of Your Shift!!! stay safe
revCCBeasley

over 3 years ago

2944 Comments

I agree. BE SAFE
AKangel

over 3 years ago

4824 Comments

Thanks, and I agree this is a good reminder. Great tips! God Bless Be safe!
grant319

over 3 years ago

1208 Comments

This is good info. Just keep it coming guys we all need a reminder from time to time.
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

I would like to thank all the veteran officers for the reminders
cbrewster3

over 3 years ago

194 Comments

Domestic violence can get ugly very fast, I was involved when my parents got into it, and I can definately see how it can get way out of hand for everyone.
thev8man

over 3 years ago

1830 Comments

great info
twistermike45

over 3 years ago

100 Comments

Very good information, good review if you don't go to domestics that often.