Wichita PD suspending use of spike strips after officer critically hurt [View all]

After a Wichita police officer using a tire-deflation device was run over and critically injured by a fleeing, stolen SUV this week, the Police Department has suspended its use of the tool, an official confirmed.

“Basically it’s just a good safety practice” to review procedures and policies in the wake of the incident, said Deputy Police Chief Jose Salcido.

Salcido said he has learned from his 26 years of military experience that any time there is an incident involving equipment and safety, it’s wise to step back and review its use.

He said he was not suggesting that the injured officer, Brian Arterburn, or other officers did anything wrong. Arterburn is a 25-year veteran and has worked out of the Patrol South station not far from where he was hit.

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