Cop with dumb name proves he's no smarter than his dog
https://apnews.com/6819f78c97724898b90001e8da40e0eb https://apnews.com/article/ohio-police-dog-attack-ryan-speakman-c7bb9c16db7cbe9fe9989a529aff05af An Ohio police department has fired an officer who released his police dog on a surrendering truck driver even after state troopers told him to hold the dog back. The firing comes one day after the officer was put on paid administrative leave. (July 26) Photos 1 BY PATRICK ORSAGOS , BRUCE SHIPKOWSKI AND SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Updated 5:49 PM EST, July 26, 2023 Share COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A police officer in rural Ohio was fired Wednesday after he released his police dog on a surrendering truck driver despite state troopers telling him to hold the K9 back. The Circleville Police Department said Ryan Speakman “did not meet the standards and expectations we hold for our police officers” and his termination is “effective immediately.” His firing comes a day after the department said he was on paid administrative leave, which is standard