The Oregon State Police have been informed of the jury verdict involving Justin Wilkens related to claims of excessive force stemming from his arrest in Lane County, Oregon on August 3, 2012.
The Oregon State Police is disappointed with the outcome and feels the actions of our Troopers clearly did not violate established procedures or tactics. In situations like these officers have milliseconds to make what may be life or death decisions and those officers should be shielded from the liability of civil damages.
The Oregon State Police is reviewing the verdict with the assistance of the Oregon Department of Justice as it relates to the possible next steps of this process.
The Oregon State Police is disappointed with the outcome and feels the actions of our Troopers clearly did not violate established procedures or tactics. In situations like these officers have milliseconds to make what may be life or death decisions and those officers should be shielded from the liability of civil damages.
The Oregon State Police is reviewing the verdict with the assistance of the Oregon Department of Justice as it relates to the possible next steps of this process.