True to their word, Inyo County Sheriff Jeff Hollowell and the Sheriff’s Office Public Information officer Carma Roper, promised to be responsive and transparent as quickly as possible on the Sheriff deputies use of force during the arrest of George Barlow III on July 24 at the Bishop Chevron Gas Station. It looks like they are making good on that promise.
Press Release on Use of Force: Officer Body Cams footage
Press Release – The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office has reviewed body camera footage for the use of force incident that took place early the morning of July 24. In order to provide total transparency, we are sharing the footage of the incident with the public.
Please be advised that the content is sensitive: Critical Incident Video
“We want the people we serve to have as much information as possible when we have a critical incident, even before the investigation is complete and the facts fully known,” stated Sheriff Jeff Hollowell. “I understand how important this case has become to our public, it is equally important to me and my staff, and I hope we can evolve through this together as a community.”
The public is encouraged to contact the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office at 760-878-0383, option 4 if you have any additional information regarding this case.
My cousin who had schizophrenia and manic depression had many incidences with the police. However the police knew his father, who was an inspector for the San Francisco PD. He died of lung cancer about the time my cousin became violent. The cops knew my aunt, and were able to… Read more »
It’s extremely evident cops can’t handle themselves in basic situations. Fire all involved.
Dog Lives Matter
Video has already been taken down by Youtube for “violating community standards”
George Barlow III was out for a walk with his dog at almost three in the morning. There was a beautiful full moon, Saturday, warm temps and probably no air conditioning back at home. Who knows what his mental state was. Some of us have backyards we can safely wander… Read more »
WB, perhaps so in this case.
The dog was confused but eventually did what he should have… protected his human.
Cops couldn’t handle the situation and allowed it to escalate.
Officers clearly lack necessary training.
Thanks for stating that, as his actions on video were crazy. I am glad he got arrested
Generally speaking, looking, sounding, and/or acting crazy is not against the law. If so, there’s the possibility that half of our friends and relatives might end up arrested…if not, we ourselves! The problem with this episode was that there is no justification for a level of violence directed at an… Read more »
Charles, that was really well articulated. The only thing I can add as a mental health professional of 50 years, is that the area where mental health and criminal justice overlap is frustrating for everyone. The limits to what laws and budgets allow mental health workers to do, and the… Read more »
NO amount of unruly behavior or disrespect shown to law enforcement by an individual should result with the person severely beaten and hospitalized, much less on life support. What is wrong with you people? I watched the video, I didn’t see ANY time that one of the Sheriff’s deputies lives… Read more »
Lori, what would you have done differently if you were one of the officers?
Just a reminder, Barlow was walking towards an apartment complex and police have an obligation to protect the public too.
It’s real easy to say what coulda shoulda woulda, ain’t it?
Lori- When is the last time you faced an attacker who was charging you? You forget… these deputies are professionals (and they absolutely dealt with this situation professionally), but they are also human beings. Human beings who do their best to help people (they were responding to a 911 call… Read more »
I find it interesting that their video ends abruptly just as Mr. Barlow is put in cuffs. Why not show the rest of the footage? Could it be because they beat the sh*t out of him AFTER he was in cuffs? SHOW THE REST OF THE FOOTAGE, ICSO!!!
The Sheriff officers gave Mr. Barlow so many chances. Although I didn’t hear some things on the video that the Sheriffs dept. stated Mr. Barlow said, It looks like officers had no choice but to use excessive force. My final thought, Mr. Barlow should also be charged with animal cruelty… Read more »
I recommend the Police just refuse to answer the calls. This Hate the Police and support criminal behavior is insane. Use of force is not pretty but it is necessary when criminals refuse to obey lawful authority. White is a color, so if white people have to obey the law… Read more »
I am concerned about the victim of this incident in Bishop, the women whose keys and phone were taken by this man. He may have been personally unarmed but he had an attack dog, and fought like crazy. Was he on drugs? Was he mentally ill? I hope a complete… Read more »
The man in question, George Barlow III. who was taken into custody by the Inyo Sheriff’s deputies, is not the same man as the one who allegedly had stolen a woman’s phone and keys in the phone call to Sheriff dispatch. Neither of them, the man or the woman, were… Read more »
The suspect was not identified, but that does not mean that Mr. Barlow is not the same man. He could have been, but they do did not know at that point. Which is why they wanted to talk to him.
Is anyone else concerned that the original 911 call, the beginning of this incident, is not explained. The call seems vague and confusing. Why was this man out and standing in a well lit place, at 2 am, barefoot, with an unleashed pit bull? Who else had threatened or frightened… Read more »
Charles, put yourself in the shoes of the officers. They respond to the location, cannot find the caller or the suspect from the call, and find Mr. Barlow in the immediate vicinity shouting in the parking lot of a closed business. I would at least want to ask him some… Read more »
Mr Barlow has been on a rampage and raising hell for a couple months in our area. Much praise to our law enforcement officers who have to put their lives at risk and deal with this kind of behavior and constantly apprehend and arrest these perpetrators over and over again.
If somebody is going to charge an armed police officer what’s he or she going to do to an unarmed average citizen?
Poor dog.
If George Barlow was at the US Capitol on January 6th, he would’ve been beating the cops on the Capitol Steps while carrying a Confederate Flag because “My president ordered me to do it.”
Dr. Robert Binocter out of deep DEEP left field.
Please stay on topic.
Doctor, for real?
This police incident looked intense but fair. The use of a police canine was a good idea, way better than a weapon.