In February 2020, Officer Justin Shively directed his K-9, Ryker, to apprehend Todd Kelly at a Bloomington hotel. Kelly, unarmed and compliant, was knocked to the ground and bitten by the K-9, resulting in nerve damage to his right hand and arm. Kelly filed a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force against Shively and two other officers. The city defended the officers’ actions, stating they acted appropriately during the arrest. ([wglt.org](https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2022-02-23/man-sues-bloomington-police-and-3-of-its-officers-after-a-k-9-bite-during-his-arrest?utm_source=openai))
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