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Date: To: Thru: From: Subject: Chandler Police Department - PSS Memo No. 23-012 july 26", 2023 Sean Duggan, Chief of Police Melissa Deanda, Assistant Chief Robert Dykstra, PSS Lieutenant Eric Berner, PSS Sergeant George F, Arias, PSS Detective fh Use of Force Review, 2™4 Quarter 2023 Procedure e Please sign below acknowledging your review of the report. ¢ Forward through the chain of command and return to the Professional Standards Section. PSS Signature ergeant ¢ pes Lieuter ant re Assistant Chief \ oe! Chief of Police Professional Standards Section shall maintain inspection files and reports. Background The Chandler Police Department recognizes the current Arizona statutory law dictating that “no unnecessary or unreasonable force shall be used in making an arrest, and the person arrested shall not be subjected to any greater restraint than necessary for his detention.” The Chandier Police Department stipulates officers must adhere to their training unless the situation justifies a deviation from that training.” The Chandler Police Department began to utilize the Use of Force Review Board in 2008 to ensure the proper documentation of all applications of force, evaluate those applications for adherence to established policy, and determine any additional training needs.? The board meets monthly to evaluate the prior month’s incidents, and quarterly reviews are prepared to share information and findings with the Citizen Review Panel. This analysis contains use of force statistics for the second quarter of 2023 to identify prevalent trends or deficiencies per the current CALEA standard.* In addition to an internal comparative analysis, this report will illustrate training issues that emerged throughout the quarter, as well as the number and general nature of injuries sustained by personnel and suspects. 2023 Second Quarter Review The Chandler Police Department logged 2191 arrests during the second quarter of 2023, yielding a total of twenty-three (23) incidents resulting in a use of force by Chandler Police Officers to effect an arrest or detain a subject under reasonable suspicion or probabie cause. All reportable incidents were reviewed by the Use of Force Review Board. This board meets monthly to determine if the applications of force are justified in accordance with the policies of the Chandler Police Department. The following tables document the twenty-three (23) incidents reviewed by the board for the months of April, May, and June of 2023. It includes the types of force used and dispositions. In some incidents there were multiple applications of force used by various officers. For this reason, there were forty-eight (48) distinct applications of force. This report will deliver the summaries of the twenty-three (23) reviewed incidents. 1 ARS § 13-3881.B 2 CPD G.O, E-01.200.B.3 3 CPD G.O. E-01.400.E.1 4 CALEA 1.3.13 Type of Force Used Second Quarter 2023 Low Level Force 19 Take downs, pressure points, Hard hands, bolo wrap, etc. Intermediate Force 29 K9 bite, fist strikes, knee strikes, kicks, less lethal, CEW, impact push, etc. 48 Total Force Used Second Quarter 2023 10 White Male 28-68 42 43% 5 White Female 25-46 33 22% 6 Hispanic Male 18-42 31 26% 1 Native American Female 23 23 4.5% 1 Black Male 24 24 4.5% (23 total subjects in use of force incidents) Policy Violations/Reviews In the second quarter of 2023 there were no use of force incidents referred to Internal Affairs. Training issues In the second quarter of 2023 there was one training issue identified by the Use of Force Board. The training issue consisted of an officer no making attempts to de-escalate a confrontation during a traffic stop. That officer's chain of command has addressed the incident. Injuries In the second quarter of 2023, thirteen (13) officers were injured during use of force incidents. The injuries sustained by officers were mostly minor in nature, generally consisting of sprains, abrasions, Cuts, or bruising. Most of the officers’ injuries appeared to stem from body-to-body contact, takedown techniques, and struggling to handcuff suspects on hard surfaces or from direct assaults on the officers themselves. Twenty-two (22) suspects were injured or complained of injury during the use of force incidents. Most of these injuries were minor in nature, consisting of lacerations, abrasions, contusions, complaints of pain, and CEW puncture wounds, Injured officers and suspects received medical attention when requested. Medical treatment was either provided on scene or ata hospital for more extensive care or evaluation. Total injuries When Force Used Second Quarter 2023 Emotionally Disturbed/Impaired Sixteen (16) subjects involved in use of force incidents were found to be emotionally disturbed, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a combination of impairments. Conclusion The reported types of use of force incidents during the second quarter of 2023 indicate officers used the appropriate level of force to effect the arrest of suspects. This illustrates that the use of force policy, defensive tactics training, board reviews, and overall departmental philosophy are aligned with established case law, statutory regulations, and the principles of community-oriented policing. The following pages are the summaries that were presented to the Use of Force Board for the second quarter of 2023. Incident Review Summaries Summary 1 Date of Occurrence: 04/01/2023 Time of Occurrence: 1936 Incident Report: 23-037683 Personnel Involved: Officer Cameron Wofford #839 Force Used: Takedown Subject Actions: Resisting arrest, refusing police commands summary: On April 1, 2023, at 1936 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a call of a domestic disturbance at 660 E. El Prado Road in Chandler. The caller stated his roommate was drunk and they were involved in a disorder. Officers arrived and spoke with the caller. The caller stated his roommate, jacob Davis, was drunk and during an argument threw a hard piece of pizza at him striking him on the hand. The calier had a bleeding cut on his hand from the pizza. Officers then contacted Mr. Davis who was sitting outside in the back yard. He was intoxicated, argumentative, and refused to answer questions. After several attempts to get information from Mr. Davis were unsuccessful, Officer Wofford grabbed Mr. Davis's arm to effect an arrest. Mr. Davis abruptly got up, pulled his arm away from Officer Wofford’s grip, and attempted to walk away. Officer Wofford grabbed Mr. Davis by the torso and took him to the ground, While on the ground Mr. Davis resisted being handcuffed by tensing his arms. At one point he attempted to bite Detective Lauritzen, who had arrived and was assisting with the arrest. Mr. Davis was eventually handcuffed and taken into custody. Mr. Davis sustained abrasions and contusions to his back and left elbow. Medical aid was not provided. Mr. Davis was booked into the Gilbert Chandler Unified Holding Facility. A Body worn camera captured the use of force, and photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: Disorderly conduct DV Assault DV Injuries: Mr. Davis sustained abrasions and contusions to his back and left elbow. Summary 2 Date of Occurrence: 04/02/2023 Time of Occurrence: 2019 Incident Report: 23-038086 Personnel involved: Officer Zachary Thomas #801 Force Used: CEW X2 Subject Actions: Refusing police commands, aggravated assault on officer Summary: On April 2"4, 2023, at 2019 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a call of an unknown problem at 87 W. ivanhoe Place in Chandler. The caller stated her son was on drugs and holding a knife. Officers arrived and spoke with the caller. The caller stated her son was on drugs and paranoid. He had been holding a knife and pacing in the home stating people were trying to get him. Officers observed the caller's son, identified as Raul Soto, having what appeared to be a physical and verbal confrontation with his father inside the home. A family member opened the home and allowed officers to enter. The officers saw Mr. Soto holding a power tool in one hand and a plastic bag with unknown items in the other. Two officers grabbed Mr. Soto's arms to handcuff and detain him. He tensed his arms and attempted to break free. As the officers struggled with him, Mr. Soto managed to exit the home and enter the carport area. During the struggle Mr. Soto kicked one of the officers. Officer Thomas warned Mr. Soto if he continued to resist, he would deploy his CEW. After several warnings Officer Thomas successfully deployed his CEW. The officers took Mr. Soto to the ground and attempted to handcuff him. After the CEW's 5 second cycle ended he continued to resist and began to reach into his waistband. Officer Thomas then drive stunned Mr. Soto's shoulder/back area with his CEW. Officers were then able to handcuff and detain him. Mr. Soto sustained puncture wounds from the CEW deployment, as weil as a laceration to his head. Paramedics responded and sedated Mr. Soto. He was then transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officers Andrews and Natividad sustained abrasions to their hands. A body worn camera captured the use of force, and photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: Disorderly conduct DV Resisting arrest Injuries: Mr. Soto sustained puncture wounds from the CEW deployment, as well as a laceration to his head. Officers Andrews and Natividad sustained abrasions to their hands. Summary 3 Date of Occurrence: 04/03/2023 Time of Occurrence: 2020 Incident Report: 23-038517 Personnel Involved: Officer Cameron Wofford #839, Zachary Thomas #801 Officer Tanner Hall #868, Officer Sergio Natividad #783 Force Used: Sage Gun, takedown Subject Actions: Refusing police commands Summary: On April 3°, 2023, at 2020 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a call of a DUI driver around McQueen Road and Warner Road in Chandier. The caller stated a yellow Nissan had struck a curb and a center median. Officer Thomas spotted the vehicle around 175 N. McQueen Road and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle made an abrupt turn and began to enter the residential complex located at 1075 E. Chandler Boulevard. As the electric security gate opened, Officer Thomas exited his patrol car and contacted the driver, later identified as Jonathon Vega. Mr. Vega refused to provide his driver's license, was reaching into the center console, and refused to put his vehicle in park. He then drove into the complex. Officer Thomas got back in his vehicle and followed. Mr. Vega pulled into a parking spot and abruptly got out. Officer Thomas gave hirn commands to get on the ground, but he refused, stating “shoot me” and making gestures as if he was going to re-enter his car. A Pitbull dog was in the back seat of the car. Several officers arrived, to include CIT trained officers and Crisis Negotiators. They tried to reason with Mr. Vega but to no avail. Officer Wofford, who had arrived with his Sage Gun, was also present. At one point during the negotiations Mr. Vega made a gesture as if he was going to return to his car and open the door. Officer Wofford deployed his Sage Gun striking Mr. Vega in the leg. Officers Thomas, Hall, and Natividad were able to move in, take him to the ground, and into custody. Mr. Vega sustained a contusion to his leg from the Sage Gun and a laceration to his head from being taken to the ground. Paramedics responded and transported him to a local hospital for treatment. A Body worn camera captured the use of force, and photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: DUI Resisting arrest Interfering with duties of a public official Injuries: Mr. Vega sustained a contusion to his leg from the Sage Gun deployment and a laceration to his head from being taken to the ground. Summary 4 Date of Occurrence: 04/10/2023 Time of Occurrence: 2306 Incident Report: 23-41585 Personnel involved: Officer Dan Hullings #428 Force Used: Takedown Subject Actions: Refusing police commands, attempted aggravated assault Summary: On April 10%, 2023, at 2306 hours, Chandler Police Officer Hullings was on patrol around McQueen Road and Pecos Road in Chandler. He heard a woman screaming near a vehicle at a restaurant located at 1020 E. Pecos Road. As Officer Hullings approached the driver of the vehicle who stated a woman was harassing customers at the restaurant and was banging on the restaurant window with a large skateboard. The driver provided the officer with a description of the woman and last direction of travel. Officer Hullings located the woman behind a nearby strip mall and made contact. The woman, later identified as Andrea McMurray, fled from Officer Hullings after he ordered her to stop. The officer followed Ms. McMurray as she eventually got tired and slowed down. As Officer Hullings got out of his vehicle to make contact, Ms. McMurray raised the skateboard over her shoulder as if preparing to strike the officer, Officer Hullings ordered her to drop the skateboard, but she refused. Officer Hullings stepped to the side, grabbed Ms. McMurray by the arm, and took her to the ground. Ms. McMurray resisted being handcuffed by tensing her arms and not obeying the officer's commands. Officer Hullings kept control of her until additional officers arrived and handcuffed her. Ms. McMurry sustained a laceration to her mouth from being taken to the ground. Paramedics responded and transported her to a local hospital where she was admitted. Officer Hullings sustained abrasions to his knee. A body worn camera captured the use of force, and photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: Aggravated assault on an officer (Long form) Injuries: Ms. McMurray sustained a laceration to her mouth from being taken to the ground. Officer Hullings sustained abrasions to his knee. Summary 5 Date of Occurrence: 04/11/2023 Time of Occurrence: 1545 Incident Report: 23-41867 Personnel Involved: Officer Cameron Wofford #839 Force Used: CEWX2 Subject Actions: Refusing police commands, active aggression towards officers Summary: On April 11%, 2023, at 1545 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 501 E. Ray Road in Chandler. According to the caller, her boyfriend had assaulted her. Officers arrived and contacted the caller and her boyfriend, identified as John Waiter. As the officers spoke to them separately, the caller explained how Mr. Walter had assaulted her by slapping her face. During their conversation, Officer Wofford could hear Mr. Walter getting upset with Officer Green. As he approached them, Mr. Walter clenched his fists and got into a fighting stance. Officer Wofford attempted to de-escalate Mr. Walter but was unsuccessful. Mr. Walter punched the side of the trailer and punched out a window. Officer Wofford drew his CEW and ordered Mr. Walter to the ground, warning him several times he would be “tazed.” Mr. Walter refused. Officer Wofford deployed two CEW cartridges which connected with Mr. Walter. As he fell to the ground, officers approached and took him into custody. Mr. Walter sustained puncture wounds from the CEW deployment. Paramedics responded and transported him to a local hospital where he was admitted. A Body worn camera captured the use of force, and photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: Aggravated assault on an officer (Long form) Assault DV (Long form) Criminal Damage DV (Long form) Disorderly conduct DV (Long form) Obstructing a police officer (Long form) Injuries: Mr. Walter sustained puncture wounds from the CEW deployment. Summary 6 Date of Occurrence: 04/19/2023 Time of Occurrence: 1627 Incident Report: 23-45140 Personnel Involved: Officer Jesse Land #843 Force Used: CEW Subject Actions: Attempting to attack a family with a hammer summary: On April 19", 2023, at 1627 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at 750 S. Crosscreek Place in Chandler. According to the caller, Krystal Rebhun was on her way to the Crosscreek address to harm her ex-boyfriend armed with a hammer. Officers arrived and contacted the ex-boyfriend and his family. As they spoke with the ex- boyfriend Ms. Rebhun was seen driving past the home in her car. Officers attempted to catch up to her and conduct a traffic stop. She failed to stop for the officers and returned to the ex-boyfriend's home. She exited her car with a hammer in her hand and walked towards the home. Officer Land ordered her to stop but she refused. Officer Land deployed his CEW, causing Ms. Rebhun to fall to the ground. She was piaced in handcuffs and arrested. Ms. Rebhun sustained puncture wounds from the CEW deployment and a laceration to her head. Paramedics responded and transported her to a local hospital for treatment. After being released, Ms. Rebhun was transported to the Gilbert Chandler Unified Holding Facility and booked. A body worn camera captured the use of force, and photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: Threats DV Disorderly conduct DV Failure to obey a police officer Injuries: Ms. Rebhun sustained puncture wounds from the CEW deployment and a laceration to her head. Summary 7 Date of Occurrence: 04/20/2023 Time of Occurrence: 0545 Incident Report: 23-45368 Personnel Involved: Officer Rich Rimbach #711, Officer Martin Orozco #818 Force Used: Takedown Subject Actions: Fled from officer summary: On April 20", 2023, at 0545 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a trespassing at 600 W. Galveston Street in Chandler. The caller stated a previously trespassed person was at the store. The caller had locked himself in the store prior to calling police. Officers arrived and the previously trespassed person, identified as Kevin Kelly. As Officer Orozco spoke to him, he abruptly took off running. Officer Orozco grabbed him by the arm to detain him as Officer Rimbach arrived and tackled him. Both officers and Mr. Kelly went to the ground. Mr. Kelly was subsequently taken into custody. it was later determined Mr. Kelly had not been previously trespassed. Mr. Kelly sustained abrasions to his face and hands. Paramedics responded and treated him. Mr. Kelly was then transported to the Chandler City Court Holding facility to be seen by a judge. Officers Rimbach and Orozco sustained abrasions to their hands and knees. A body worn camera captured the use of force, and photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: Obstructing a police officer Injuries: Mr. Kelly sustained abrasions to his face and hands. Officers Rimbach and Orozco sustained abrasions to their hands and knees. Summary 8 Date of Occurrence: 04/28/2023 Time of Occurrence: 2333 Incident Report: 23-48998 Personnel Involved: Officer Hunter Davisson #847 Force Used: CEWX2 Subject Actions: Refused to get out of vehicle Summary: On April 28", 2023, at 2333 hours, Chandler Police Officer Davisson responded to a suspicious vehicle in the greenbelt area within a parking lot near a Goodwill store. The location was within the Town of Gilbert but due to the proximity of the location Officer Davisson responded. Officer Davisson arrived and observed the vehicle was high centered on a curb within the parking lot. Officer Davisson contacted the driver, identified as William Carnduff. Mr. Carnduff stated he had come from a bar but had not had any alcohol to drink, His speech was slurred, he had red and watery eyes, and appeared to be sweating. Gilbert Police arrived to initiate a DUI investigation. As Gilbert Officers instructed Mr. Carnduff exit the vehicle, he refused. After several requests, the decision was to remove him from the vehicle. Mr. Carnduff gripped the steering wheel and resisted being removed. Officer Davisson entered the passenger door and told Mr. Carnduff that if he did not release the steering wheel and get out, he would be “tazed.” After he refused, Officer Davisson activated his CEW in drive stun mode on Mr. Carnduffs arm, causing him to release the steering wheel. He still resisted getting out, so Officer Davisson activated his CEW a second time in drive stun mode to his midsection. Mr. Carnduff was then removed from the vehicle and taken into custody by Gilbert Police Officers. Mr. Carnduff did not sustain any visible injuries. He was taken to the Gilbert Chandler Unified Holding Facility by Gilbert Police and processed for DUI. A body worn camera captured the use of force. No photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: DUI (Gilbert PD) Injuries: Mr. Carnduff did not sustain any visible injuries. Summary 9 Date of Occurrence: 04/29/2023 Time of Occurrence: 0239 Incident Report: 23-49065 Personnel Involved: Officer Hunter Davisson #847, Officer Matthew Lerma #867 Force Used: Takedown, fist strikes Subject Actions: Refused to identify themselves Summary: On April 29", 2023, at 0239 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to Harrison Street and jackson Street in Chandler to assist an officer who was contacting two males. The officer contacting the two males had requested non-emergency backup. Officers Davisson and Lerma, along with other officers, arrived to assist. During the contact with the two males, the decision was made to arrest them both for failing to identify themselves. One of the males attempted to walk away but was handcuffed and arrested without further incident. An officer approached the second male, later identified as Ramon Martinez Alvarado, to effect an arrest. Mr. Alvarado turned and advanced towards the officer in an aggressive manner. Officers Davisson and Lerma grabbed Mr. Alvarado by his arms but he tensed up and attempted to break away. Both officers took Mr. Alvarado to the ground. Once on the ground Mr. Alvarado punched Officer Davisson in the face as he continued to actively resist and fight the officers. Officer Davisson delivered two fist strikes to Mr. Alvarado’s head and positioned himself on top of him. As he continued to resist, Officer Lerma delivered three fist strikes to Mr. Alvarado's torso. Both officers gave instructions for Mr. Alvarado to stop resisting. Mr. Alvarado reached for Officer Davisson’s knife that was on his duty belt. When Officer Davisson repositioned himself, he felt Mr. Alvarado grab his gun holster. Officer Davisson told Officer Lerma what Mr. Alvarado was attempting to do. Both officers repositioned themselves and were eventually able to take Mr. Alvarado into custody. Mr. Alvarado sustained abrasions to his legs, arms, and torso. He refused medical treatment and was taken to the Gilbert Chandler Unified Holding Facility and booked. Officer Davisson sustained abrasions to his hands. Officer Lerma sustained abrasions to his neck. Officer Davisson’s body worn camera became dislodged and inoperable during the altercation. Officer Lerma’s body worn camera captured the use of force. Photos were taken of the incident. Charges on suspect: Aggravated assault on an officer Obstruction Resisting arrest interfering with the duties of a public official Injuries: Mr. Alvarado sustained abrasions to his legs, arms, and torso. Officer Davisson sustained abrasions to his hands. Officer Lerma sustained abrasions to his neck. Summary 10 Date of Occurrence: 05/08/2023 Time of Occurrence: 0845 Incident Report: 23-53023 Personnel involved: Officer Mariah Madaras #813, Officer Joseph Youcupicio #853 Force Used: Takedown Subject Actions: Non-compliance with commands, attempted to break free from officers Summary: On May 8", 2023, at 0845 hours, officers responded to a disorder at the Chandler Police Station lobby located at 250 E. Chicago Street in Chandler. There was already an officer contacting the disorderly person, who had been identified as Desiree Kirkpatrick. Additional officers responded to assist. Officers arrived and contacted Ms. Kirkpatrick outside the lobby area. Arecords check revealed she had an active warrant for her arrest. Officers told her she was under arrest for a warrant. Officers Madaras and Youcupicio grabbed her by the arms to effect an arrest. Ms. Kirkpatrick resisted by attempted to break away. Both officers took her to the ground and into custody. Ms. Kirkpatrick sustained an abrasion to her shoulder. She was provided medical aid by responding paramedics and was transported to the nearby Chandler City Court Holding Facility. Photographs were not taken of the incident. A body worn camera captured the use of force. Charges on suspect: Warrant Injuries: Ms. Kirkpatrick sustained an abrasion to her shoulder. Summary 11 Date of Occurrence: 05/13/2023 Time of Occurrence: 0217 Incident Report: 23-54924 Personnel Involved: Officer Nathan Bailey #876, Officer Jay Clark #852 Force Used: Takedown, knee strikes Subject Actions: Non-compliance with commands, active aggression Summary: On May 13", 2023, at 0217 hours, Officer Bailey was on duty patrolling the area of Arizona Avenue and the 202 Freeway. He contacted a male later identified as Quinn Harrison who was trespassing behind a business located at 1400 S, Arizona Avenue in Chandler. Upon contact Mr. Harrison refused to provide identification, became agitated, and clenched his teeth and his fists, challenging the officer to fight. Officer Bailey withdrew his CEW and kept Mr. Harrison at bay until other officers arrived to assist. Officers Bailey and Clark tried to take him into custody by grabbing his arms. Mr. Harrison resisted being arrested by tensing his arms, preventing the officers from handcuffing him. Both officers took Mr. Harrison to the ground. Mr. Harrison tucked both his arms underneath his body. Officer Bailey delivered several knee strikes to his torso to gain compliance as Officer Clark continued to pull on Mr. Harrison's arms to effect an arrest. Additional officers arrived and he was subsequently taken into custody. Mr. Harrison complained of not being able to breathe. Paramedics arrived and transported him to a local hospital where he was admitted. Photographs were not taken of the incident. A body worn camera captured the use of force. Charges on suspect: Resisting arrest (long form) Refusing to provide identification (long form) Injuries: Mr. Harrison complained of not being able to breathe. Summary 12 Date of Occurrence: 05/14/2023 Time of Occurrence: 2200 Incident Report: 23-55615 Personnel Involved: Officer Nicholas Jordan #815 Force Used: Bola Wrap, takedown X2 Subject Actions: Non-compliance with commands, fled from officers Summary: On May 14°, 2023, at 2200 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a call of a theft at 2755 W. Chandler Boulevard in Chandler. According to the caller, two males had taken items without paying and fled. One of the males was observed to be in possession ofa handgun. A description and direction of travel was provided. Officer jordan located the two males near 2595 W. Chandler Boulevard. Upon contact the two males fled on foot. Officer Jordan pursued one of the males, later identified as Joseph Gonzales. As he pursued Mr. Gonzales on foot, Officer jordan deployed his department issued Bola Wrap with negative results. Officer Jordan was able to catch up with Mr. Gonzales and push him to the ground. Mr. Gonzales got pack up and attempted to flee. Officer jordan pushed him to the ground a second time and attempted to handcuff him. He was able to control once hand as Mr. Gonzales reached into his waistband with his other hand. Officer Jordan observed a firearm falling out of Mr. Gonzales’ waistband. Officer jordan was able to grab the firearm and throw it away as he continued to struggle with him. Once the gun was discarded, Mr. Gonzales became compliant and stopped resisting. He was taken into custody. Mr. Gonzales complained of having asthma and had abrasions to his arm. Paramedics arrived and treated him prior to being transported to the Gilbert Chandler Unified Holding Facility where he was booked. Photographs were not taken of the incident. A body worn camera recorded the use of force. Charges on suspect: Shoplifting Carrying a concealed weapon Interfering with a public official Injuries: Mr. Gonzales complained of having asthma and had abrasions to his arm. Summary 13 Date of Occurrence: 05/19/2023 Time of Occurrence: 0031 Incident Report: 23-57418 Personnel Involved: Officer Richard Rimbach #711 Force Used: Takedown Subject Actions: Non-compliance with commands, fled from officers Summary: On May 19°, 2023, at 0031 hours, Chandler Police Officers responded to a call of threats with a gun at 299 S, Oregon Street in Chandler. According to the caller, a male stated he had a gun and threatened to shoot him in the face. An unknown object was seen in the male’s hand. A description of the male and direction of travel was provided. Officer Rimbach observed a male fitting the description of suspect at the corner of Oregon Street and Boston Street, Upon contact the male, later identified as Luis Hernandez, fled from Officer Rimbach on foot. The officer was able to catch up with Mr. Hernandez and took him to the ground. Once on the ground Officer Rimbach was able to take him into custody. No item was found in Mr. Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez sustained abrasions to his forehead and hand. Paramedics arrived and treated him prior to being transported to the Gilbert Chandler Unified Holding Facility where he was booked. Photographs were not taken of the incident. A body worn camera recorded the use of force. Charges on suspect: Resisting arrest Interfering with a public official injuries: Mr. Hernandez sustained abrasions to his forehead and hand.