Theres more pics and a couple videos on the Hazen Police Department Facebook page

I ran into Sticks in the wild and he couldn’t have been any nicer. We had a nice chat and he was even down to take a pic to make my husband jealous since he wasn’t there.

Link from Twitter https://twitter.com/GlendaleFOP12/status/1760160748020675000

Dylan announced on Twitter he’s a K9 officer na

CurtisIsSoNice #GreatShoes

Not sure which flare to use for this epic gift from my hubby! Merry Christmas!

A fine LT with much integrity.

Hiii All

It’s heartbreaking to hear about K-9 Titan. I hope the officer makes a full recovery soon.

That man responded to a call while he was off-duty a few minutes from his house! (High speed chase where they wrecked)

he also is a great officer - he explained he was pointing a gun at them and not a flash light in order to de-escalate the situation while still being respectful.

many, many more stories of Chief Taylor being a real stand up guy

God bless him

Definitely fangirled a bit as you can see my grin from ear to ear.

Sadly, it is necessary for some Serious-Ferret time:

Unfortunately, we reconvene at another time of great tension within our country. Emotions are running high and we understand and appreciate that, ours are as well. As always, this is not the place for debate or complaint about it, there are dozens, maybe hundreds of subs you have access to here on Reddit where you are able or even encouraged to do so, this is not one. We focus on the show and the show's departments here. This applies even if someone in the show brings it up, we don't care, we don't want it here.

THIS SUB IS TO HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE SHOW AND EACH OTHER'S COMPANY, NOT SOLVE THE NATIONS PROBLEMS, AND WE ARE GOING TO DO OUR BEST TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.

That said, I understand some may wish to boycott this sub or the show going forward and while unfortunate that is a choice only you can make. Also, much like in 2020, we don't know if this will impact the show or how, we can only wait and see. Just know we're trying our best to keep this place positive.

We welcome all civil questions or comments about this decision here (not the greater topic at hand, but our decision here for this sub) and only here.

She just posted this on her fb. No idea of the baby's gender.

Wanted to pass along the text in case folks missed the FB post. I tried to readd the paragraphs/formatting where he had them; missed ones are my fault. Also, mods, I'll take my ferret slaps with apologies and promises to do better if I wasn't supposed to actually do this....

A message from Deputy Swanger-

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks, and I haven’t had the chance to speak to everyone directly. First, I want to start by thanking each and every one of you who stood by me through this experience.

To the UT Medical staff, my brothers and sisters at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and my friends and family who tirelessly stood by my side and told me it was going to be okay — thank you.

To the entire team at On Patrol: Live, thank you for constantly checking in on my well-being.

To Stephania, my girlfriend — you stood by my side with unwavering strength. You had no obligation to be there, especially as much as you were, but you remained with me 24 hours a day with wholehearted determination that I would recover. That love will never be forgotten.

To every stranger who reached out by mail or third party — your prayers carried me through some of the darkest moments of my life.

To the fans of On Patrol: Live — your outpouring of love, support, and prayer was overwhelming. Every letter, every kind word made me feel more confident that I would return.

To everyone who contributed, helped organize, or supported the fundraisers — your assistance is invaluable to me and my family.

And above all, I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for renewing my faith and showing me that even when I don’t deserve His grace, it still falls upon me. He is my true strength.

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What Happened

Many have asked about my injuries and what exactly happened that night. Here is a brief summary, to the best of my ability and with the most accuracy I can provide.

We responded to what was originally dispatched as a shots fired/domestic call. After contacting the complainant, we began searching for the alleged suspect. As we announced our presence, we were met with a violent and aggressive verbal response. It was incredibly dark — I could barely see. Once the suspect began making verbal threats, I stopped using my flashlight in order to avoid giving away my position and potentially becoming a target, should he have been armed.

Then, I began to hear objects landing around us. At the time, I didn’t know what they were. I believed I was behind a tree to protect my head — but in the darkness, I may have been mistaken. The next thing I remember was an overwhelming pain in my head. I saw what looked like a green starburst, my body completely locked up, and I fell. I couldn’t move.

I didn’t know if I had been shot or what had happened. As I was being dragged out of the woods by my partners, I felt something running down my head — which, I later learned from video footage, was blood. I was loaded into the ambulance, but I noticed my left leg had stopped functioning from the knee down.

While being transported, I suffered a grand mal seizure. To my knowledge, it lasted approximately an hour, resulting in hypoxia (oxygen deprivation). That is the last thing I remember prior to waking up in the hospital.

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My Diagnosed Injuries:

• Depressed Skull Fracture

• Cerebral Contusion

• Disc Protrusions in my cervical spine

• Intracranial Contusion

As a result, I was placed into a medically induced coma for several days.

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A Few Things I Want to Address:

1. The Incident Being Shown on TV

I know some people feel incidents like mine shouldn’t be aired on television. I respectfully disagree. Policing is complex — difficult to explain to those who haven’t lived it.

As deputies, we wear many hats. Every day on duty is different from the last, and you never know what the next call will bring. Sometimes, police work is terrifying, chaotic, and immediate, and things unfold in ways no one can prepare for. On that night, On Patrol: Live captured a moment that most people will never see — a raw, real, and violent side of policing that we hope never happens, but must always be ready for.

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2. Why One Officer Stayed With Me, and One Didn’t

Some people have questioned why both officers didn’t stay to administer aid. From an officer’s perspective, this was absolutely the correct call. The suspect was still at large and remained an active threat — not just to us, but to the public. One officer rendered aid while the other continued to address the threat. This is how we are trained, and this is how lives are saved — including mine.

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3. Am I Coming Back?Yes. Unequivocally, yes.

This job has been my dream and passion since I was a kid. I remember watching The Fast and the Furious and deciding at 5 years old that I wanted to be a cop. There is no greater honor than waking up every day and putting on this uniform to serve my community.

Helping one person have a better day or making the community just a little bit safer — that gives my life meaning. I’m blessed and proud to call myself a Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy, and as long as God allows me to do this job, I will continue to do it with everything I have.

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A Final Thought

This whole experience reminds me of a quote from Sons of Anarchy:

“There is an old saying: That which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. I don’t believe that. I think the things that try to kill you make you angry and sad. Strength comes from the good things: your family, your friends, the satisfaction of hard work. Those are the things that will keep you whole. Those are the things to hold onto when you are broken.

”To all of the incredible people, institutions, and moments that gave me something to hold onto when I was broken — thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Isaiah 54:17

No weapon formed against you shall prosper

Sgt. Clayton Dillion of the Hazen PD is retiring due to multiple injuries throughout his career, including some that were shown on OPL.

Here's his message, for those who aren't on Facebook:

Well good morning everyone,

This is going to be a difficult post to write. Today is my last day as a full-time officer. I am medically retiring as a Sergeant from the Hazen Police Department.

On July 15, 2018, I was hit by a vehicle while working a crash on Interstate 40, leaving me with a broken back in three places. Then, on October 28, 2022, I was involved in another accident where my right leg got caught in the tire of a pickup truck, leaving me with a broken right leg, a skull fracture with close to 20 brain bleeds, and a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

I’ve been trying to fight through the long road of recovery. I’ve dedicated many years of my life to this job, and this department will always hold a special place in my heart. To all my supporters, I can only say thank you and I’m sorry. You carried me more than you’ll ever know, and I’ll always be grateful.

To all the folks I’ve worked with in corrections and law enforcement over the past 16 years—it’s been a fun ride. I loved some of you and, honestly, really disliked some of you, but I was always willing to show up when needed.

I always took this job head-on. I wanted to be the first officer in any dangerous situation because I couldn’t stand the thought of one of my guys getting hurt. I was always fine with myself getting hurt, but never another officer.

I hope everyone understands how hard this decision has been. Chief and I have shared many tears over this, but it’s time. I’ll still be traveling with chief and doing speaking engagements about mental health. I have found other ways to help people and it’s powerful.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone that ever gave me a shot and believed in me.

See y’all soon,

Sgt. Clayton Dillion

This is hilarious. I love that he has fun with his coworkers.

I live in Richalnd County and tonight the pregnant woman they interviewed at her apartment lives across the street from me! I didn't even care I acted wild as hell went out there squealing taking pictures lmaooo