Bismarck Policemen Involved In Shooting Now On Desk Duty

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Three Bismarck police officers involved in two recent shootings have returned to restricted duty.

The officers are on desk duty while investigations proceed into the shootings. The state crime bureau probes are normal procedure in such incidents.

On Jan. 23, an officer shot a man who allegedly drove a stolen car at the officer. Eight days later, two officers shot a man after he ignored commands and reached for what the officers believed was a weapon.

The officers initially were placed on administrative leave, which also is normal procedure. Police spokesman Mark Buschena (boo-SHEE'-nuh) says a psychologist has cleared the officers to return to non-enforcement duties.