Brett Heitmann
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Service Record
Anaheim California Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Hired in 2008.[1] |
| Salary | $226,127 (2019)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Commendations
2019 Officer of the Year Award
On May 16, 2019, Heitmann received the Officer of the Year Award from the Anaheim Police Department.[3]
Incident Reports
2021 Death of Brandon Lopez
Response Timeline
On November 23, 2021, Lopez's family filed a claim against the city and officers involved in the shooting. Filing a claim is required before filing a lawsuit.[4]
On November 1, 2023, the state's Department of Justice cleared the officers of any wrong-doing, stating that the officers acted with intent to defend themselves and others.[5]
References
- ↑ Officer Involved Shooting on January 7, 2012, Office of the District Attorney, 2012-12-21
- ↑ Brett Heitmann L Police Officer - Master Advanced Anaheim, govSalaries
- ↑ Lou Ponzi, Anaheim PD’s annual Awards & Retirement Banquet recognizes the agency’s very best, Behind the Badge, 2019-05-28
- ↑ Family Files Legal Claim in Man’s Killing by Anaheim PD, My News LA, 2021-11-23
- ↑ Hunter Lee, State Department of Justice clears Anaheim officers in 2021 shooting of Brandon Lopez, Orange County Register, 2023-11-01
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