In 2006, Officer Timothy Thomas was terminated from the Hammond Police Department for allowing an armed civilian to participate in law enforcement activities during his patrol. This unauthorized involvement led to an officer-involved shooting. Thomas also concealed the civilian’s presence from official reports, violating department rules and regulations. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2008/04300802tac.html?utm_source=openai))
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