After being shot by police David Schaeffer was not arrested. The decision was made to save the County money on his medical care. He's since been treated at two hospitals, arrested in Nevada, and extradited back to Shasta.
During week 2 RPD shared information about contact, detainment, arrest and use of force. The material was based on the Peace Officers Standards and Training material, which California police must routinely renew to remain credentialed.
The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. Many keep driving even after they kill. Some go on to kill again.
The identity of the person shot by Redding Police officers sixteen days ago was released today by the District Attorney’s Office. After being shot, Schaeffer was released from the hospital without the knowledge of law enforcement, and later arrested in Reno.
During the first week of the Redding Police Department's Citizen Academy, select members of the public were offered a tour of RPD facilities.
Key details of the shooting were shared in a press release. Those details could be confirmed by body camera footage once that information is publicly released.
According to RPD, a wanted suspect fled in their vehicle after being shot by an officer. They crashed nearby and were transported to the hospital. Further details about the incident will be revealed, along with body camera footage, within the next 45 days.
Supervisors heard from criminal justice leaders who continued to emphasize their need for more staffing. Issues with records management and data sharing also figured prominently in the conversation. Solutions for both are possible, but will take money to implement.
The decision occurred shortly after a report from Shasta Scout that documented the practice’s legal and ethical issues. Further reporting shows that California’s chief law enforcement agency had already informed RPD, along with other local agencies, that the practice is illegal.
County authorities said details they’ve learned indicate that Saelee-McCain was killed. They’re asking the public for help identifying a person of interest.
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