Circleville officer who deployed K9 after pursuit terminated
The police officer who deployed a K9 on a surrendering truck driver following a pursuit has been fired, according to the Circleville Police Department.
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The police officer who deployed a K9 on a surrendering truck driver following a pursuit has been fired, according to the Circleville Police Department.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol released dash and body camera video from the incident.
Body camera footage shows a police officer releasing the dog despite commands to stop the dog from at least one state trooper.
Body camera footage shows a police officer releasing the dog despite commands to stop the dog from at least one state trooper.
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