There is an ongoing investigation into an Ohio police officer who allegedly commanded a police dog to attack a truck driver who had already surrendered.
Jadarrius Rosem, 23, was attacked by a K9 dog released by the Ohio Police Officer. (Photo: U.S. News)
Initial Reports from Ohio Police Officers
A police officer from Ohio has been placed on leave while an investigation is conducted into his actions. He allegedly released his police dog on a truck driver who had surrendered, despite being instructed by state troopers to hold the dog back.
As per the initial statement provided by Police Chief G. Shawn Bear of Circleville, it has been confirmed that Officer Ryan Speakman has been placed on paid administrative leave. According to Baer, it is customary to take such actions when investigating the use of force. The town’s civilian Use of Force Review Board will be conducting an investigation, and until it is complete, there will be no additional comments.
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Officers Allegedly Trying to Kill the Truck Driver
Officer Speakman, hailing from Ohio, was called upon to assist in pursuing a truck driver who had failed to stop when signaled by the troops. The reason for this was due to the truck lacking a mudflap. Accompanying Officer Speakman was a K9 police dog, providing additional support and expertise to the operation.
The 23-year-old truck driver named Jadarrius Rose initially refused to follow the instructions of law enforcement. Despite attempts to encourage him to surrender peacefully, it appears that Officer Speakman ultimately resorted to deploying a dog to subdue the man, even after he had begun to comply with the authorities.
The driver charged with failure to comply claims that the officer was trying to kill him; thus, he did not feel safe stopping his truck.
Finally, the use of force in this situation has raised questions about the appropriate level of response and the potential risks of such tactics.
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