He had to be restrained as he lunged at his estranged wife. Another report says an officer was involved in so many domestic disturbances that his home was on the sheriff's list of dangerous residences. The officer was fired only after he shot himself during one of those incidents, a violation of the department's gun policy. And Officer Jamal Abdullah admitted striking his wife, according to the records. But for victims, it's not that simple.
Domestic violence is a much wider problem than it's reported.
I feel, not only in law enforcement, but in society in particular. IPD Chief Michael Zunk took office in January 1997 after most of these incidents occurred. Even Zunk admits peer pressure is a factor when a cop is involved. I mean, he's going to lose his job over this if you file domestic battery on him. But the chief says those officers should be arrested.