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I finally heard back from Lt. Holmes (new IA guy at OPD) regarding my stop of last december.
Here is a transcript...
Dear Mr. Coffman,
On December 12, 2007 you filed a complaint with the Olympia Police Department alleging Officer O'Neill acted inappropriately during a contact he had with you while you were "open carrying" a firearm in the downtown Olympia area. A formal inquiry has been completed into this matter and I would to (sic) take this opportunity to inform you of the findings.
Allegation # 1: Officer O'Neill forced you to carry your handgun concealed rather than in the "open carry" position.
The dispostion for this allegation is Sustained; meaningthe investigation revealed facts to support the allegation. This finding is based on, while Officer O'Neill did ot physically coerce you to conceal your firearm, your feeling that you didn't have the choice to "open carry" your firearm developed from the Officer's comments.
Allegation #2: Officer O'Neill conducted himself in a hostile manner.
The dispostion for this allegation is Exonerated; meaning the investigation shows Officer O'Neill's actions to be justified, lawful and proper. This finding is based on Officer O'Neill asserting his authority to establish and maintain control under the circumstances presenting immediate officer safety concerns.
Allegation # 3: Officer O'Neill failed to follow the Departmental Instructive relating to "open Carry". (sic) The dispostion for this allegation is No Finding; meaning the investigator could not conclude wheter Officer O'Neill failed to follow the Instructive based on available information.
This report has been reviewed by Chief Gary Michel and Commander Tor Bjornstad, who is the Commander of the Division Officer O'Neill is currently assigned, and they agree with the findings.
Remainder is standard boiler plate about the complaint process and about an inclosed survey.
The letter is signed
Sincerely,
Ray Holmes, Lietenant
Office of Professional Standards
Olympia Police Department
I finally heard back from Lt. Holmes (new IA guy at OPD) regarding my stop of last december.
Here is a transcript...
Dear Mr. Coffman,
On December 12, 2007 you filed a complaint with the Olympia Police Department alleging Officer O'Neill acted inappropriately during a contact he had with you while you were "open carrying" a firearm in the downtown Olympia area. A formal inquiry has been completed into this matter and I would to (sic) take this opportunity to inform you of the findings.
Allegation # 1: Officer O'Neill forced you to carry your handgun concealed rather than in the "open carry" position.
The dispostion for this allegation is Sustained; meaningthe investigation revealed facts to support the allegation. This finding is based on, while Officer O'Neill did ot physically coerce you to conceal your firearm, your feeling that you didn't have the choice to "open carry" your firearm developed from the Officer's comments.
Allegation #2: Officer O'Neill conducted himself in a hostile manner.
The dispostion for this allegation is Exonerated; meaning the investigation shows Officer O'Neill's actions to be justified, lawful and proper. This finding is based on Officer O'Neill asserting his authority to establish and maintain control under the circumstances presenting immediate officer safety concerns.
Allegation # 3: Officer O'Neill failed to follow the Departmental Instructive relating to "open Carry". (sic) The dispostion for this allegation is No Finding; meaning the investigator could not conclude wheter Officer O'Neill failed to follow the Instructive based on available information.
This report has been reviewed by Chief Gary Michel and Commander Tor Bjornstad, who is the Commander of the Division Officer O'Neill is currently assigned, and they agree with the findings.
Remainder is standard boiler plate about the complaint process and about an inclosed survey.
The letter is signed
Sincerely,
Ray Holmes, Lietenant
Office of Professional Standards
Olympia Police Department