Deadly Force Review Panel Report on Old Orchard Beach, July 9, 2024

Deadly Force Review Panel Report on Old Orchard Beach, July 9, 2024 10/22/2026 Jules.M.Olson@… Thu, 10/22/2026 - 16:28 As required by 5 M.R.S. § 200-K, the Maine Deadly Force Review Panel submits the following report of the use of deadly force incident in Old Orchard Beach on July 9, 2024, involving Trooper Ryan Phillips of the Maine State Police, which resulted in the death of Christopher Harriman, age 38. By statute, after the release of the report of the Attorney General, the Panel shall examine deaths or serious injuries resulting from the use of deadly force by a law enforcement officer. The purpose of the examination is to find independently whether there was compliance with accepted and best practices under the circumstances or whether the practices require adjustment or improvement. The Panel may recommend methods to improve standards, including changes to statutes, rules, training, and policies and procedures, to ensure best practices that promote increased public and officer safety. It should be noted that the Panel’s “Observations” are case-specific bullet points that have been pulled directly from the incident case file and are primarily intended to highlight key pieces

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