Oklahoma Trooper Defends Use of Force in Report

In June, I brought to your attention the unprofessional conduct of an Oklahoma State Trooper that should have resulted in the loss of his job. Trooper Daniel Martin is back in the news again for yet another incident involving his inability to control his temper. How many more times will this loose canon be allowed to disparage his profession and the entire public service arena?



The AP story of Trooper Daniel Martin's abusive behavior. -

An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper defends his use of a baton in a second case involving claims he used excessive force.

The patrol released Trooper Daniel Martin's report Friday on the latest incident after an open records request by The Associated Press.

Martin says 28-year-old Kristopher Douglas disobeyed four requests to move back from a traffic stop Oct. 3 in Holdenville. He says he struck Douglas' left thigh once.

Douglas says he was trying to enter a friend's house when troopers arrived. He is charged with obstructing an officer.

Martin and another trooper remain on administrative leave pending an investigation.

In July, Martin was suspended without pay after scuffling with a paramedic during a traffic stop involving an ambulance.

Holdenville is 75 miles southeast of Oklahoma City.