🇺🇸 Husband | Father | Police Lieutenant | U.S. Marine | FOP 9 Union President | Voice of Central Ohio Law Enforcement
Columbus, OH
Joined February 2020
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IAFF Local 3480 and @capcityfop are proud to support our amazing @tellwesterville @WestervillePD communication professionals!
@Hilliard_Police Officer involved shooting. All officers are OK.
@capcityfop leadership headed to scene.
Leadership isn’t a rank. It’s an action
Ran into a true leader yesterday, my former 5 Pct C. Co partner & lifelong friend, Ofc Marc Frazer, now serving on the SWAT team
Some people you work with. Others you’d follow anywhere
Marc is the latter. Proud to call him my brother 🇺🇸
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Working a busy night in @shortnorth
One victim stabbed at N. High St & E. 4th followed by multiple Shots Fired N. High St & E. 2nd. Two suspects fled on foot with guns. Large crowd running.
So far some vehicles struck & nobody reported hit.
Every car on zone tied up.
Very interesting article from Axon President. As times change, community expectations change.
BWC facial recognition will assist identifying criminals along with officers at scene to ensure accountability.
axon.com/blog/exploring-the-…
CPD Officer involved shooting on east side of city. I am told officer grazed by bullet and being checked out at local hospital. Will update when I get more information.
Our @WestervillePD members never cease to amaze me! Well deserved recognition by their @capcityfop Brothers and Sisters!
Capital City Lodge #9 to Honor Westerville Officers for Extraordinary Bravery
At our August Membership Meeting, the Dewey R. Stokes Capital City Lodge #9 will proudly recognize Westerville Police Officers Clayton Schaefer and Darik Breuninger, both members of our Lodge, for their extraordinary courage and selfless actions on September 27, 2025.
At approximately 6:45 a.m., the officers responded to a residence on a report of a 16-year-old female experiencing a mental health crisis. Upon arrival, they observed the juvenile standing on the roof of a garage, approximately 16 feet above the ground.
As the officers attempted to communicate with her and de-escalate the situation, the juvenile suddenly jumped from the roof headfirst. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for their own safety, Officers Schaefer and Breuninger rushed forward and caught her, breaking her fall and undoubtedly saving her life.
The juvenile was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, Officer Breuninger sustained serious injuries during the rescue and remains off duty recovering while awaiting surgery.
Lodge President Brian Steel praised the officers' actions, stating:
"This incident is a powerful reminder of the dangers our FOP members face every day, often without warning. It is also a testament to their extraordinary courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to protecting the lives of others, even complete strangers. These officers lived the oath they took to serve and protect, placing another person's life ahead of their own. We could not be prouder of Officers Schaefer and Breuninger, and it is our honor to recognize their bravery."
Reports of over 20 shots fired early this morning on N High St in @shortnorth
Thankfully nobody was struck.
Happy 21st Birthday to my son and fellow @USMC Jack Steel! True 🇺🇸 doing Gods work! 🦅 🌎 ⚓️
Am I the only one who thinks it’s ironic that the same people demanding to “Stop Flock” do to their belief it’s mass surveillance by police are the same ones who demanded every officer where a body camera?
Thoughts and prayers for @IndyFOP86 Officers of @IMPDnews shot yesterday. Wishing them a speedy recovery.
Indy Shooting Leaves Man Dead, Two Officers Hurt bit.ly/4yTutVl
Sgt Ries gave his life to protect someone he didn’t know. Thank you @SenJonHusted for honoring him.
Thanks to FLOCK , @ColumbusPolice and our @TNHighwayPatrol partners, this violent offender was removed from our streets and the child he abducted is safe.
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Great spending time with my mentors and life long friends!
Always great catching up w @BrianSteel_ and @capcityfop Past President Jason Pappas. Serving as FOP President was a significant chapter in my career & one I’ll always value. Grateful for the friendships, lessons, & experiences that came with leading those in #HardestJobInAmerica
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