On September 21, 2018, Officer Edward Baggs was involved in the apprehension of Spencer Erickson, who was hiding in an attic crawl space. Despite Erickson’s nonviolent history, Baggs released a police dog into the house without adequate warning. The dog bit Erickson’s neck, causing severe injuries. A federal judge allowed a lawsuit against Baggs and other officers to proceed, citing potential excessive use of force. ([coloradopolitics.com](https://www.coloradopolitics.com/news/federal-judge-greenlights-lawsuit-against-lakewood-officers-in-police-dog-attack/article_7355023c-01b5-11eb-b477-8713ad7fcea9.html?utm_source=openai))
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