A Los Angeles SWAT officer who was caught on video telling “happy hunting” to other members before a fatal SWAT shooting this month received a two-day suspension following an internal investigation
Department officials have said that the remark was caught on the body camera of another officer who happened to be walking past and was discovered during a subsequent review of video from the incident.The episode was seized on by department critics, who said it reflected a culture of brutality and callousness within SWAT.
“We’re not seeking just to punish people, we’re seeking real accountability, because by having real accountability we can prevent this from happening,” he said Saturday. LAPD Chief Michel Moore at the time said he was disturbed by the “happy hunting” comment, but denied the SWAT mafia claims alleged in the lawsuit, saying the unit’s members have consistently shown restraint and skill while handling difficult and dangerous situations. Moore previously said he didn’t know which officers may have heard the “happy hunting” remark.
Officials credited changes in policy and other safeguards, such as adopting body cameras, assigning a police psychologist to weigh in on all crisis negotiation situations, and overhauling how officers are recruited for the unit.
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