On September 21, 2018, Officer Ryan O’Hayre participated in the arrest of Spencer Erickson. After a police dog bit Erickson’s neck, O’Hayre did not command the dog to disengage, resulting in severe injuries to Erickson. A federal judge permitted a lawsuit against O’Hayre and other officers to proceed, highlighting 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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