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Police K9’s, Pursuits, and Multitasking
A shootout in Fortville, Indiana two days ago had me thinking about the additional multitasking a K9 handler must go through in a vehicle pursuit. The “routine traffic stop” had devolved into a car chase during which the suspect, James Lockhart III, abruptly brought his vehicle to a stop, exited, and quickly fired on Fortville Police K9 Ofc. Matt Fox. Bullets tore through the windshield of Ofc. Fox’s marked Dodge Charger, striking the officer in the left forearm, left hand, and forehead. Ofc. Fox’s ballistic vest stopped a round to his chest. He was shot before he could get out of his patrol car. I have vivid recollections of many … Continue reading
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Tagged Car Chase, Fleeing and Eluding, K9 Dogs, K9 Vehicle, Police K9, Vehicle Pursuits
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