Opinion ID: 2452067
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Phase One: Verbal interaction between Olson and the officers.

Text: The officers woke Olson, and Joseph informed him that they were there to conduct a welfare check. [2] They asked Olson to stand up for a real quick test, and Olson responded by asking why the officers were trespassing in his house. Joseph continued to ask Olson to stand up, apparently without a positive response, and the officers placed Olson in handcuffs. Joseph explained to Olson that he was putting on the handcuffs for safety reasons and that once we're done here we'll take the handcuffs off. Hooper Bay Police Department and the individual police officers assert that Joseph and Oaks were concerned about safety because they were familiar with Olson's combative history with the police. [3] Olson affied that he knew that the officers had a bad reputation for violent and unnecessary behavior. Olson stood up after he was handcuffed and began to yell and swear at Joseph and Oaks about their presence in his house. When Peter woke up, the officers placed him in handcuffs and told him that the handcuffs would be removed when they were done. Olson and Peter continued to express their shared opinion that the officers were trespassing, becoming increasingly vocal and angry. Joseph radioed headquarters to ask that another officer come to the scene. After a brief period of relative calm, Olson resumed yelling and swearing and stated, You can get shot for trespassing. Joseph asked, Is that a threat? Are you threatening me? Olson responded, No, I'm telling you. Throughout Olson's interaction with the officers, Peter called out support and encouragement to his brother. About three to five minutes after Joseph radioed for assistance, Officer Simon entered the house.