On August 1, 2020, pre-Gulf War veteran, Slatington Borough Police Department Sergeant David Alecia was struck by an AK-47 round during a firefight with a wanted subject. In this Vets And Badges exclusive, Sgt. Alercia details the facts that led to this made for movies violent encounter resulting in both the subject and him being shot.
In reliving his story, Sgt. Alercia describes the real life dangers, tactical challenges, and critical decisions law enforcement officers are confronted with in modern day policing across the United States.
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About www.VetsAndBadges.com Hosts: Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience.
David Magnusson is a retired police Chief and Military Historian who has nearly 40 years of public service experience.
Source, B-Roll: NVP Media Services: Slatington Police Involved Police Shooting 8.1.20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ux0BFGR5i8w&t=1s Police Activiity: Video Shows Police Chase and Shootout With Heavily Armed Suspect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_f8Smd4jM&t=3s LehighVallleyLive..com: The Mourning Call; Police 1; Saint Michael's Warriors; WFMZ.com
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