Elliot Palmer
Service Record
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
| 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
References
- ↑ Welcome Officer Elliot Palmer, Lorain Police, 2021-04-12
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carissa Woytach, Sheffield Lake hires former Lorain police officer, Chronicle-Telegram, 2024-08-09
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Officer Records, Elliott Palmer, Sheffield Lake Police Department, ID: 226495, Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Gerrard Kaonga, Ohio Police Officer Shoots Dog Dead in Viral Video, Sparking Fury, Newsweek, 2023-07-10
- ↑ Rachel Vadaj, Police officer who shot, killed Lorain dog in front of family hired in Sheffield Lake, WOIO, 2024-08-09
- ↑ Investigative Report, Lorain Police Department, 2023-09-07
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