(AP) — At least two officers who trained an Arizona policeman who later shot and killed a woman armed with scissors had serious concerns about his work, including that he was too quick to go for his service weapon, ignored directives from superiors and falsified reports, according to records obtained by The Associated Press.
Shipley remained on paid administrative leave Wednesday, nearly a month after he fired five shots at Loreal Tsingine while responding to a report of shoplifting at a convenience store.
The documents show he improved in learning department policies and procedures, interpersonal relationships and field operations.
Stan Kephart, who was one of the first field training officers for the San Jose Police Department in California and is now a consultant on police practices, said police chiefs and command staff typically rely heavily on trainers' recommendations to determine if a recruit should be retained.
The shooting of Tsingine, a Navajo woman, has prompted calls from Navajo Nation officials for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the treatment of American Indians who live in towns that border the reservation.
