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« Rudolph on tap to save Christmas -- again | Today | Photo: Demolition making way for new training school » November 30, 2005Academy classmates testify in Young case about trainingPROVIDENCE -- Training academy classmates of Sgt. Cornel Young Jr. testified in federal court today that they were taught they did not have to jump into the middle of life-threatening situations when off duty. Rather, the police officers said that depending on the circumstances, off-duty officers could fulfill their duties by calling the police dispatcher and being a good witness. And the officers said that if they decided to take action while off duty, they were supposed to display the badge and follow all the commands of on-duty officers. The testimony came on the 14th day of a civil trial stemming from Young's death in January 2000. Young was off duty when he drew his gun to break up a melee in a restaurant parking lot. Two on-duty officers mistook him for an armed suspect and shot him.
When the trial resumes tomorrow, the jury is expected to hear from Sgt. Kenneth Vinacco, a firearms instructor. -- Journal staff writer Edward Fitzpatrick Posted by Edward Fitzpatrick |
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