‘On Patrol: Live’ Hazen Police Department Okay After Wreck?
Is the Hazen Police Department okay after a wreck they experienced during the Saturday, September 21st episode of On Patrol: Live? Fans were in a panic because fan favorite, Chief Bradley Taylor was involved in it and they were left terrified. So, is there an update on Hazen PD? Keep reading for more details.
On Patrol: Live Hazen Police Department Involved In Traumatic Wreck
The Hazen Police Department is a fan favorite of the On Patrol: Live community. Viewers want to know when they will be back whenever they go away, even briefly. Last Thanksgiving, they took the holiday season off to hunt and enjoy time with their family. This is something they enjoy and have a very small department. Therefore, they do whatever they can to balance the show and their personal lives. They returned in February and fans were thrilled to see them but they exited again in April for their kids’ sports.
Again, family time is vital; as Chief Bradley Taylor always emphasizes, they are a very small unit and do their best. Now, Hazen is back and fans are beyond thrilled to have them. Unfortunately, their line of work is terrifying and that can make OPL a nail-biter. Sadly, on the Saturday, September 21st episode, Hazen took a big hit when they were involved in a jaw-dropping wreck. This had fans scared for them and wondering if they were okay.
@tvshowsace92 The Hazen Police Dept was involved in a wreck tonight during On Patrol Live #foryou #fyp #opl #onpatrollive #hazenpd #hazen #police #policetiktok #policeofficer ♬ Danger – SoundAudio
Fans immediately rushed to forums to see what was going on and to check in on Chief Taylor, Officer Clayton Dillion, and Hazen:
- I’m worried about Clayton. He was way too quiet
- I’d be surprised if Clayton Dillion doesn’t have a concussion
- I asked my brother. He said he’s in shock. He’s okay. He needed medical attention for that hanging arm more and X-rays. My brother is an or/ er technician. He sees all kinds of injuries
Some On Patrol: Live fans shared they could not even sleep after what happened. That was a horrible thing to fall asleep to but luckily, there is an update.
How Are They?
Chief Bradley Taylor took to his social media to share an update and fortunately, he is okay:
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That is one thing On Patrol: Live fans adore about him is that he is always keeping them in the know. Once they heard the news, they were overjoyed:
- We record the show and just watched it a few minutes ago. I was left speechless and breathless for a moment. Thank heavens everyone is okay just banged up. Thank you for the update Chief. You all have our ultimate respect and admiration.
- Saw it live and was so glad you all were ok. It was scary to watch, God was definitely watching over you all.
- That was a bad crash. You guys are tough as nails. I hope nothing is broken, but it looks like a broken collar bone. Also, concerned for concussions. It looked like Clayton lost conciseness briefly. Also, get Bosco checked out, please. Praying you guys all heal up quickly! I hope the bad guy gets a lot of prison time.
Though many could not sleep, this is a great way to start the morning, knowing Chief Taylor and Officer Dillion are safe. Did you watch the wreck and what were your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below and healing wishes for a speedy recovery.
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So glad that Chief Tayor and Sergeant Dillon were not hurt more seriously, although I’m betting both are hurting today after last night’s crash. I hope you both have a speedy recovery.
As a 30+ year, honorably retired police officer/supervisor, I was extremely dismayed to see what happened in Hazen as it occurred, live on TV. The decision by Chief Taylor (and an officer driving behind him), to disregard all training and to cross into the path of the oncoming, high speed pursued vehicle was reckless, unprofessional, and inexcusably dangerous to himself, those in the vehicle with him (including a cameraman), other officers, and innocent motorists. Pursuit Intervention Techniques (PITs), were designed and officer are trained to use them so as to make interventions of dangerous pursuits less dangerous to all involved. This was NOT a PIT and is totally contrary to what PITs are all about. Not just could have the Chief hit the oncoming vehicle with his own, what about the officers directly behind the speeding vehicle? In fact, at least one of them was struck by either Taylor’s vehicle or the officer’s behind him, after Taylor collided with that other officer’s car.
Totally predictable and PREVENTABLE! Endangering the pursuing officers wasn’t just unnecessary, it interfered with their ability to safely utilize a PIT, if the opportunity presented itself. These officers were injured solely due to the Chief’s poor judgement and it could have been far worse had they not been LUCKY. The training exists to prevent these kinds of unnecessary risks to person’s lives and the damage to police resources. The wrecked police cars are on the Chief, but so too are the injuries to himself and others. Will Chief Taylor recognize his mistake, learn from it, and pass on the lessons to those he’s supposed to be leading or continue in a state of denial? Luck is not a plan and these injuries were not caused due to “bad luck”, so much as poor decision making by a Chief possibly too influenced by the cameras focused on him. The other officers and the community deserve better service and I can only hope he is willing to step up and provide it.
In case you missed the real motivation for the urgency to stop the fleeing vehicle, the Chief stated very Clearly, that the suspect was headed directly towards a very populated area. Both officer vehicles that collided, did so as they prioritized the need to get that vehicle stopped that was traveling at extreme speeds towards innocent civilians.
Whether your opinion be based on years of law enforcement experience or not, as a citizen I would much rather my local law enforcement to go above and beyond to keep my community safe. To imply that cameras or media attention played any role in the decisions made by the Chief and his officers is rather short sighted and an easy shot to put on a public forum such as this. I commend the Hazen Department for allowing an unfiltered view into how they police their community each week. They show their citizens and drivers passing thru the area with dignity and respect while enforcing the law and protecting their community.