On September 21, 2018, Officer Matthew Christensen participated in the arrest of Spencer Erickson. During the incident, a police dog bit Erickson’s neck, and Christensen restrained Erickson’s extremities, leading to severe injuries. A federal judge permitted a lawsuit against Christensen and other officers to proceed, citing possible 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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