Police and crime experts say drugs and alcohol are becoming more prevalent in the shootings. I think what we're concerned about is what is causing the violence . . . Throughout the United States there's an epidemic of methamphetamines. It's something we pray that we never have to do. According to the department, drugs or alcohol are alleged to have been involved in all four cases.
Some people disagree.
Frank Fujii of the department's peer counseling team. The public doesn't realize it, but we hate using deadly force. Maafala on Aug. 17 was given the department's highest award. Police said Hartman attempted to flee in a stolen car and allegedly drove toward a police officer. Police recovered crystal methamphetamines from Hartman's stolen vehicle.