Elliot Palmer

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Service Record

Lorain Ohio Police Department

Main article: Lorain Ohio Police Department
Rank Officer
Dates of Service April 12, 2021.[1] - July 1, 2024.[2]
Last Known Status Resigned in good standing.[3]

Sheffield Lake Ohio Police Department

Main article: Sheffield Lake Ohio Police Department
Rank Officer
Dates of Service Hired August 12, 2024.[3]
Last Known Status Active

Incident Reports

2023 Dog Killing

On July 2, 2023, Palmer was dispatched on a report of a dog bite. One dog approached Palmer before leaving. Dixie, a golden retriever, approached next. Palmer, who claimed that he "feared for [his] immediate safety", shot Dixie several times, killing her.[4][5]

The incident was captured on Palmer's body-worn camera.[5]

Response Timeline

On July 3, 2023, the department opened an internal investigation.[4]

Palmer was placed on administrative leave.[6]

On July 5, 2023, the body-worn camera footage was released.[5]

On September 7, 2023, the department exonerated Palmer, stating that "a reasonable person" would have concluded that the dog could "be perceived as aggressive" and Palmer's actions were "objectionably reasonable".[7]

On July 1, 2024, Palmer resigned.[2] ‎

Public Comments

LEO Ratings

Training and Tactics rating: neutral
Protect & Serve rating: bad
Individual Rights rating: neutral
Accountability and Integrity rating: neutral
Off Duty rating: neutral
Ratings Definitions

References

  1. ↑ Welcome Officer Elliot Palmer, Lorain Police, 2021-04-12
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carissa Woytach, Sheffield Lake hires former Lorain police officer, Chronicle-Telegram, 2024-08-09
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Officer Records, Elliott Palmer, Sheffield Lake Police Department, ID: 226495, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Noa Halff, Shocking moment Ohio cop shoots dead three-year-old golden retriever called Dixie after she ran towards him during callout for five unleashed dogs running amok in the neighborhood, Daily Mail, 2023-07-06
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Gerrard Kaonga, Ohio Police Officer Shoots Dog Dead in Viral Video, Sparking Fury, Newsweek, 2023-07-10
  6. ↑ Rachel Vadaj, Police officer who shot, killed Lorain dog in front of family hired in Sheffield Lake, WOIO, 2024-08-09
  7. ↑ Investigative Report, Lorain Police Department, 2023-09-07

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