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.
Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation
On April 4, 2024, at approximately 10:30 AM, patrol deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, performed a welfare check at a...