Interaction with the public, whether socially or officially, such as in a traffic stop, involves a risk of physical harm. Being on guard for an attack and treating every interpersonal situation with affirmative commands makes the police officer appear brutal and detached, limits his actual effectiveness with the public and engenders chronic stress.
Homicide Investigation
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at approximately 2:03 p.m., Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 1500 block of Pratt Highway to...