Update on Dane County deputy hit in chase
A Dane County deputy hit during a chase Friday suffered serious injuries to his legs, according to a news release issued today by the Dane County Sheriff's Office.
Deputy Dale Veto, a 16-year veteran of the sheriff's office, was hit at 2 p.m. Friday by a fleeing vehicle on Highway 151 while putting out spikes to stop the vehicle, the sheriff's office said. He suffered non-life threatening trauma to his legs, particularly his right leg, the release said. He faces several medical procedures in the coming days and a potentially extended hospital stay, the release said.
The juvenile driver in the pursuit was arrested around 3:30 p.m. Friday on tentative charges of eluding police and driving a stolen vehicle, the sheriff's office said. The office is declining to release the name of the driver, a spokeswoman said today.
Mar 31, 2008 at 2:55 p.m.
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If it gets to the point of the Deputy filing a civil lawsuit, he would be on his own.
He would not receive free representation by either the county or union. That is usually limited to defense of lawsuits or discipline against the officer.
Mar 30, 2008 at 11:37 p.m.
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Wow, nice to see GazetteXtra could get this story posted almost two days after it happened. I'm sure if a Milton PD officer would have jaywalked we'd have an up to the minute front page report though. Way to keep things in perspective Gazette.
Mar 30, 2008 at 10:58 p.m.
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There are some restrictions but in the case of overt negligence or criminal behavior the officer will usually have freedom to file suit. The so-called "firefighter's rule" applies in the case of less overt actions.
http://www.aele.org/law/Digests/civil168...
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In any case he will (generally) have access to free legal representation by the county, or through his union.
Mar 30, 2008 at 10:34 p.m.
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It's America, he can sue whomever he wants.
Mar 30, 2008 at 7:38 p.m.
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Im sure that goes under workmans comp...
Mar 30, 2008 at 6:32 p.m.
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I know civilians can pursue civil suits against police officers, independent of the criminal justice system. Do police officers have the same right? Perhaps Deputy Veto should sue the parents of this juvenile delinquent, or see if he (or she) can be sued as an adult.
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