Uzun

FACTS

Handcuffs can be “double-locked” so that the cuffs do not accidentally collapse further around the wrist. Santa Monica Police Department Policy 302, subsection 302.4, provides: “When feasible, handcuffs shall be double-locked to prevent tightening,

2 which may cause undue discomfort or injury to the hands or wrists.” On June 7, 2019, Valenzuela, who had served as a police officer for six years, responded to a radio call for service at Santa Monica Emergency Hospital. At the hospital, he spoke with Uzun’s wife and one of Uzun’s daughters. Valenzuela called for a supervisor and an additional unit. King, who was performing field training required to become a police officer, responded with his training officer, Evan Raleigh. At that time, King had been on the job for four months. Sergeant Michael Chun and Sergeant Lewis Gilmour came to the hospital as well. Valenzuela explained the report of domestic violence. Police officers are trained that a domestic violence call presents one of the most serious officer safety situations, comparable to armed robbery. Officer safety issues can arise rapidly, even out of calm situations. The officers drove to Uzun’s home around 2:00 a.m. to…