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State and US Government Shock, Police Officer Almost Killed. In an unexpected assault that transpired in Connecticut, Jill Kidik, a devoted officer with the Hartford Police Department, experienced a life-altering incident. Answering a disturbance call on May 17, 2018, in a downtown Hartford apartment, Officer Kidik found herself the target of a violent attack. The assailant, a resident of the apartment, left her unconscious after multiple stabbings in the neck and other parts of her torso.
Alone during this distressing call, Officer Kidik was fortunate to have two courageous maintenance workers intervene, risking their lives to pull the attacker away and prevent further harm. The swift response from numerous members of the Hartford Police Department, alongside emergency personnel, played a vital role in ensuring Officer Kidik reached Hartford Hospital just in time. State and US Government Shock, Police Officer Almost Killed.
After undergoing extensive surgery, Officer Kidik, though in stable but critical condition, encountered substantial challenges. A tracheotomy became imperative due to a stab through her trachea, leaving her unable to breathe independently. Despite these hurdles, Officer Kidik's unwavering determination fueled her recovery, enabling her to return home a mere 9 days later.
This is Jill's second appearance on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. In her the first episode, she talks more about the attack, it includes audio of the dispatcher and back up officers, and her immediate life after, prior to her retirement. You can listen to a special episode of that podcast interview here. State and US Government Shock, Police Officer Almost Killed.
The ramifications of this brutal attack proved enduring, resulting in permanent physical impairments and subsequent retirement from the Hartford Police Department for Officer Kidik. In her account, Jill Kidik sheds light on the intricacies of her recovery journey, addressing the impact of both state and federal government policies that have added further complexities.
State and US Goverment Shock, Police Officer Almost Killed. Beyond the physical injuries, Officer Kidik talks about the profound emotional and mental toll exacted by this trauma, affecting not only herself but also her family. Her narrative underscores the intertwined struggles of navigating both the psychiatric and legal aspects of recovery, revealing the intricate web of challenges confronted by survivors of such harrowing incidents.
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John J. Wiley is a retired Police Sergeant turned radio personality. He has been a full time FM Music Radio DJ since 2005. In 2017 he founded the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, in a partnership with Robert Greenberg of Law Enforcement Today. The show is now named the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast.
Within a couple months a radio station heard an episode of the podcast and asked him to create a radio version, which he did. It has been syndicated since the Spring of 2017 and has numerous affiliate radio stations across the US.
