Release of Critical Incident Video October 5, 2024 Officer Involved Shooting
November 21, 2024 1:07 PM
The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community. Every day, officers are involved in rapidly evolving interactions with members of the public and, when warranted, use reasonable force in carrying out their duties. This is especially true with respect to officers safeguarding the community and themselves from attacks and overcoming resistance while engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties. Officers and their supervisors are responsible for understanding their authority and its limitations and appreciating the serious consequences of every use of force.
Critical Incident Community Debriefing videos
Current California law requires police departments to release video and audio recordings of a critical incident within 45 days of the occurrence.
The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) understands that building and maintaining trust between the police department and the community requires openness and transparency in all matters, especially the use of deadly force by a police officer. On October 5, 2024, a Santa Monica police officer was involved in a fatal Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) with an armed subject in front of the police station. To abide by state law and, most importantly, to ensure our community is engaged, the SMPD has created a Critical Incident Community Debriefing Video (CIV) to provide insight into and context for the OIS.
· Attack on Police Officer / Officer Involved Shooting Press Release – October 5, 2024
· Update: Attempted Murder of Police Officer / Officer Involved Shooting – October 8, 2024
VIEWER ADVISORY: the following video contains graphic content, including violent assault footage and intense audio that may be distressing to some viewers. Discretion is strongly advised.
Link to Critical Incident Video
Media Contact
Erika Aklufi
Lieutenant
Erika.Aklufi@santamonica.gov