It\u2019s not how officers typically resolve a situation, but sometimes a little creativity \u2014 and ice cream \u2014 can get the job done.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, a 52-year-old man became verbally and physically aggressive with his caretaker, who is also his mother, according to a press release by the Juneau Police Department.<\/p>\n
Officers were dispatched to the scene at 12:46 p.m. The patrol officers determined the underlying cause was a mental health issue.<\/p>\n
At the scene, Sgt. Chris Gifford and officers John Cryderman and Patrick Taylor were able to engage the man in conversation, controlling his movements while calling for Detective Sterling Salisbury, a Critical Incident Team officer.<\/p>\n
Salisbury worked with Gifford to negotiate with the man to exchange a 6-pound Pomeranian he was holding for ice cream bars Salisbury purchased at a nearby store. The man also agreed to assisted transportation to Bartlett Regional Hospital, according to police.<\/p>\n
Lt. Kris Sell said in a statement that the department regularly uses creative means to solve problems in the field to avoid the use of force. There is a more formal structure and training for this type of problem solving, but officers are encouraged to use creative tools when it is safe to do so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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