The Ohio police officer who was seen on video releasing a police K-9 on an unarmed Black man has been fired, according to a statement from the department.
"Circleville Police Officer Ryan Speakman's actions during the review of his canine apprehension of suspect Jadarrius Rose on July 4 show that Officer Speakman did not meet the standards and expectations we hold for our police officers," the police department said in a statement. "Officer Speakman has been terminated from the department, effective immediately."
RELATED: Investigation launched after video shows Ohio police dog attacking suspect with his hands up The police department's investigation into the incident included a determination by a use of force review board that determined the agency's "policy for the use of canines was followed in the apprehension and arrest" of Rose, according to a statement from the department.
Shallow Creek Kennels, the Pennsylvania-based facility that trained the K-9 involved in the incident, said their training and protocols were followed, police said, noting Circleville police send all of its canines to the training facility for evaluation and annual training.
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