The Shasta Equal Justice Coalition has issued an open letter to the Redding City Council with recommendations on how the police can better communicate with the public about the use of military equipment.
Shasta Scout has obtained and reviewed additional video material not included in the Redding Police Department's video brief. We've shared it here.
A video announcement that includes body camera footage has just been released by RPD. The briefing includes only snippets of footage, some without sound.
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.
