Nathan Hicks

Any action or conduct which impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department.

Count 1 Not Guilty

On or about June 3, 2006, Police Officer Hicks, when faced with a deadly-force situation at Dominick's Food Store, located at or near 2101 East 71' Street, Chicago, in which the offender, James King, drew a gun, failed to respond with the appropriate use of force and/or failed to engage the threat by retreating from the threat.

Any failure to promote the Department's efforts to implement its policy or accomplish its goals.

Count 1 Not Guilty

From in or around 2002, to the date the charges were filed, or for some period of time therein, the Respondent fraternized and/or maintained an association with Michael Meyers, an individual convicted of one or more felonies and/or misdemeanors.

Failure to perform any duty.

Count 1 Not Guilty

On or about June 3, 2006, Police Officer Hicks, when faced with a deadly-force situation at Dominick's Food Store,located at or near 2101 East 71st Street, Chicago, in which the offender, James King, drew a gun, failed to respond with the appropriate use of force and/or failed to engage the threat by retreating from the threat.

Incompetency of inefficiency in the performance of duty.

Count 1 Not Guilty

On or about June 3, 2006, Police Officer Hicks, when faced with a deadly-force situation at Dominick's Food Store, located at or near 2101 East 71' Street, Chicago, in which the offender, James King, drew a gun, failed to respond with the appropriate use of force and/or failed to engage the threat by retreating from the threat, thereby failing to utilize the tactics that were taught to him in his training at the Education and Training Academy.