The Clark County Government Center in downtown Las Vegas will host a Police Fatality Public Fact-Finding Review on March 3 at 9 a.m. to examine the circumstances leading to the death of Justin Davidson, who died during an encounter with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers on December 27, 2023. The fact-finding review, a procedural step when the District Attorney's Office preliminarily decides not to pursue criminal charges against involved officers, will feature Hearing Officer William Jansen at the helm, with Carl Arnold as the ombudsman and representation by District Attorney Jory Scarborough.
As detailed on the official county website, the aim of this review is to present the essential details of the incident to the public and give a voice to the deceased's family through the presence of the ombudsman. Casual in its approach, the process allows the District Attorney's Office to lay out evidence before the presiding officer, William Jansen, and the ombudsman, Carl Arnold, who can weigh in with their inquiries.
Members of the public in attendance will have the option to submit questions using forms provided on-site. The presiding officer, in accordance with county ordinance, may choose to ask, modify, or not ask these questions if they are considered redundant, irrelevant, or an abuse of the review process. The review aims to examine the use of force by law enforcement, rather than determining the manner or cause of death.
For those unable to attend the review, several options for viewing live are available. Clark County Television (CCTV) will broadcast the event live on various local channels, and for those interested in digital streaming, a live feed will be available on the county's official YouTube channel, also accessible via streaming apps like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV. Additional details concerning the Police Fatality Public Fact-Finding Review can be found on the Clark County website.
