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President’s Weekly

March 8, 2010

This past week one of our Fairbanks PD members was involved in a use of deadly force incident.  Again, thanks to speedy notification from our membership, PSEA was able to make near immediate contact with our involved member and provide in-person support within 24 hours.

 

According to our attorney, working with the Fairbanks PD administration and investigative process was very pleasant and productive.  There was no pressure put on the member to provide a statement/interview, no blood and/or urine was sought or collected (because no probable cause of impairment existed), there was encouragement for the member to have separation from the incident, and recommendation that she seek counsel from her attorney.  None of this was viewed as inhibiting or obstructing the investigative process and actually assisted it.

 

From PSEA’s perspective this is the way things should work.  Officers involved in these incidents should receive the greatest of consideration, understanding, and patience.  Additionally, their constitutional and contractual rights should be vigorously protected by the Employer and all involved throughout the investigative process without impeding its progress.  This was effectively accomplished by Fairbanks PD, its investigative team, responding officers, and PSEA all working together toward a common goal.

 

We are grateful to the Fairbanks PD administration for progressive and cooperative policy and attitude.  This was handled so that all involved were winners and the involved officer felt no alienation, distrust, or desertion.  We look forward to working with all Employers with which we have relations in such a manner.  Thank you.

 

Rob Cox

PSEA President

Updated:  March 18, 2010© 2002 Public Safety Employees Association. All Rights Reserved.

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