A police chief in Utah has voluntarily turned in his teaching credentials after shooting himself in the ankle while instructing a concealed weapon-permit course.
Riverdale Police Chief Dave Hansen surrendered his credentials before the Bureau of Criminal Identification weapons review board. The board was set to take up the issue of his competency as an instructor.
Hansen has been a police officer for 20 years and chief of the department for two. He taught concealed-firearms courses for five years.
The ordeal may not be over for Hansen. State Representative Curtis Oda, who is also a firearms instructor, has called for some sort of disciplinary action against Hansen. Oda said Hansen violated several safety rules by firing a loaded gun inside a classroom.
Hansen has had two surgeries to repair damage to his leg.
Is turning in his credentials enough? Should he face further punishment? Let us know what you think.
