Patrolman Keith Broady and Corporal Dan Lawhorn, who returned to the Jeffersonville Police Department on Monday nearly nine months after being shot in the line of duty on Feb. 19, spoke about returning to work in a press release from the city Thursday.
“I had set a goal for myself of (returning to work) around October,” said Broady, 33.
Lawhorn, 40, said he initially questioned whether he’d ever work as a police officer again. “I knew once I got out of the hospital, I’d come back,” he said.
Lawhorn, a Providence High School graduate who joined the department in February 1998, said returning to police headquarters on Monday really wasn’t an emotional experience for him.
“I didn’t feel any different,” he said. “I wanted to come back. I was ready to come back. I’m not one to sit around much.”
Broady, a Jeffersonville High School graduate who became a police officer in June 2004, said, “I’m pretty much the same. I was looking forward to coming back and being around the guys who’ve supported us.”
Both officers see returning to light duty as a positive step in an ongoing process toward their full recoveries, the release said. Neither is willing to guess when they’ll be back in uniform.
Broady said, “I have no estimate on that. I’m still working on strengthening and conditioning and mental reconditioning.”
Lawhorn said, “I’m going to leave that up to the doctors. I’m nowhere near 100 percent. I’m maybe at 80 percent. I’ve still got severe nerve damage in my leg.”
The officers remain appreciative of the community’s support for them during the past nine months.
“Awesome,” said Lawhorn.
“Phenomenal,” said Broady.
Broady said people still stop him and ask about his and Lawhorn’s recoveries. “I think people realize now there’s more to being a police officer than writing tickets and taking people to jail,” he said.
“I’m just amazed,” said Lawhorn. “The money that’s been raised for us was a godsend.”
Broady and Lawhorn were wounded on the evening of Feb. 19, when they were ambushed while investigating a report of suspicious activity at Jeffersonville’s Motel 6. Broady’s received wounds to his torso after being hit in an area that was unprotected by the body armor he was wearing. Lawhorn was shot multiple times in the leg.
The alleged shooter — 37-year-old Robert Datillo — died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Feb. 20, following an hours-long standoff with Louisville Metro Police.
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JPD officers speak out about returning to work
Pair were shot at Motel 6 in February
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
The Indiana Court of Appeals heard the respective oral arguments on the town of Sellersburg’s effort to annex the Covered Bridge Subdivision and the Willows on Wednesday. Covered Bridge appealed the trial court’s ruling that the town’s annexation preceded the subdivision’s effort to incorporate into an independent town and that, in exchange for sewer service, the residents would agree to not remonstrate against the annexation attempt.
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Redistricting on tap again for Jeffersonville
Though they just did so last year, it’s already time for the Jeffersonville City Council to start thinking about redistricting again.
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JEFF Fest set for June 9
The Jeffersonville Entire Family Fun Festival, better known as JEFF Fest, will
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Charlestown encourages Realtors and developers to help it grow
he city hosted a showcase for about 200 developers and Realtors at Charlestown High School on Tuesday. The purpose of the showcase was to pitch the city as a place that is expected to prosper, especially in light of the continued development at River Ridge Commerce Center.
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Jeffersonville mayor vetoes two council acts
“It’s a meaningless resolution. It carries no weight. I think it’s political posturing and I’d as soon not be a part of it,” Moore said. “I will not be brought into a political discussion that’s already been decided.”
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Bridges project specifics emerging
Valentine outlined that incentives will be part of Kentucky’s contract with the winning bidder.
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He explained that once construction begins, the expected cost of construction per day will total about $80,000 and the contractor can earn incentives for finishing early and penalties for finishing late. A completion date is set for June 30, 2018. - News and Tribune briefs for May 23, 2012
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Gregg picks Simpson for Dems ticket
Gregg got his biggest applause from the crowd Tuesday when he played up their joint support for women’s access to health care, which has become a national talking point for Democrats.
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TARC OKs rate increases
Contrary to its monetary situation, the amount of people riding the public transit system has increased about 10 percent, Barker said.
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Miss Clark County 2012 entrants sought
The contest is based on interview, evening gown and professional wear competition. Any Clark County young woman between the ages of 16 to 21 is eligible to participate.
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Appeals court hears Covered Bridge case
