Investigation Launched as Ohio Officer Suspended for Police Dog Attack on Surrendering Truck Driver

An investigation is underway after an Ohio police officer released his police dog on a truck driver who was surrendering with his hands raised, despite State Highway Patrol troopers urging the officer to hold the dog back. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has proposed the construction of a scenario-based training facility to improve police training in the state. The incident, captured on a police body camera, occurred during a pursuit and ended with the truck driver being treated for dog bites. The truck driver, who is Black, has been charged with failure to comply, and the officer involved is white.