Officer in assault praised in review
Superiors liked professionalism
Lindsey Collom
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 28, 2005 12:00 AM
Chandler police Officer Brian Rader, who was charged in the aggravated assault of a neighbor, had been praised by superiors for his hard work, positive attitude and professionalism. A performance review of the three-year Chandler officer by his supervisors noted he had taken an active role in solving community issues and could “be counted on to complete tasks without complaint,” giving a “full effort in his duties,” according to a personnel file obtained by The Arizona Republic.
“I . . . consider myself a diplomat in regard to community policing,” Rader, 32, wrote in a self-evaluation. “I attempt to go above and beyond the call for duty during every contact with the public.” :angel11:
Rader was arrested Jan. 17 in an aggravated assault on 45-year-old Chris Malham, who said he heard banging on his door at the Olive Grove Apartments and opened it to find an “extremely intoxicated” Rader with his pants around his ankles. Rader, who was off-duty at the time, is suspected of hitting and biting Malham. Rader told investigators he began drinking about noon that day and didn’t remember the attack, police records show. Rader was arrested 10 hours later.
The officer is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation. A preliminary hearing in Maricopa County Superior Court is scheduled for Wednesday.
Rader led classes on workplace violence and defensive tactics while employed with the Cottonwood Police Department in the six years before joining Chandler, personnel records indicate. A longtime tae kwon do instructor, Rader owned a martial-arts business in Cottonwood and began teaching privately in 2003.
Supervisors say he made a near seamless transition from the Cottonwood force to Chandler and “fit in well” within his new department. Well-liked by his peers, Rader wrote in his self-evaluation that he hoped to have a positive influence on his teammates. “Every day, I exhibit a positive work ethic and a willingness to learn from others,” he wrote. “I believe my work ethic will spread to others.” :eusa_sick
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