Ohio Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Officer Jason Keller was on the scene when fellow officer Kevn Behr was shot at close range by a poacher. In this episode, he recalls the incident and the aftermath, and shares some important lessons learned on that day.
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Here’s what we discuss:
- Decoy operation began normally
- Saw pickup truck drop a passenger with a long gun
- Heard a shot ring out, and then screaming
- The emergency button: technology can be a blessing
- ‘Stop the Bleed’ course
- Packed the wound with gauze
- Couldn’t find an exit wound
- Perception of time changed
- Shooter was identified right away
- WIN philosophy: What’s Important Now?
- Focus shifted to investigation
- K-9 Scout located the shell casing
- State trooper picked up the suspect
- Shooter’s position identified by K-9 Scout at 48 feet (14.6m)
- Public health protocols prevented visiting the hospital
- Returned to the scene to search for additional evidence
- Writing the Critical Incident report was challenging
- Testified in court while suspect smiled
- Officer Behr’s wife provided progress updates
- Lessons learned: train as though scenarios are real
- Be as mentally prepared as possible for critical incidents
- Know where your First Aid kit is, and how to use it
- When time allows, make sure to contact your own family
- Dispatchers are a lifeline
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Art & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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