"I would like to share some positive information...regarding one of your police officers....He and his wife bravely interrupted a rape in progress...while visiting in Kansas City. [They] were walking to their hotel...when they heard a female voice screaming for help. They...observed a naked man on top of a female who was trying to fight him off. [The officer] ran toward the two and the male...attempted to flee on foot. However [the officer] caught the male and detained him until our police officers arrived. [His wife] stayed with the female victim until police officers arrived. Due to their efforts, a rape suspect was apprehended that night and has since been charged with the crime....It is good to know that another police department shared ouir commitment in helping others in time of need, whether it is on or off duty, and I thank you."That's a pretty fine citizen's arrest by an off-duty Lincoln police officer and his wife while on vacation in another jurisdiction. Congratulations on a job well done to both of you. And thanks, Chief Forté, for passing this along.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Crime interrupted
Maybe I'm the last to know, but yesterday I received a letter from Darryl Forté, the Kansas City, MO chief of police. Here are some excerpts:
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Who do we give the pat on the back to? Excellent work!
Sort of reminds me of a certain other LPD officer who stopped a purse snatching in Washington, D.C. :)
I'm proud! But not surprised. All of the LPD officers I know would NEVER stand by and do nothing when faced with a crime off-duty. Nice work, Officer. And hats off to his wife, also!
Thumbs up to a great job!
Randall says that the honey badger doesn't care about jurisdiction. Well done.
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