Stay with FOX 13 News on air and online for the latest developments to this breaking news story. SLCPD said in 2021, resisting arrest and assaults on police officers in Salt Lake City increased by 16.33%. Police/CFR: Dispatch: FMN: Law Dispatch: 458. Their partnership is vital to maintaining the welcoming, safe and efficient airport we have.” Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Quad-City International Airport (MLI) (Rock Island County) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference for Quad-City International Airport (MLI) (Rock Island County). “I’d like to recognize and thank our partners at TSA and Salt Lake City International Airport who responded quickly, maintained awareness of the airport during this incident and directed other officers to the scene. This conduct can put our officers, airline passengers and airport employees at risk, and I hope these types of assaults end now,” said Police Chief Mike Brown. “These incidents show a total disregard for basic dignity and respect. Officers took the man into custody and booked him into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on a charge of Assaulting a Police Officer.Īrrest documents obtained by FOX 13 News reveal the suspect as John D. Leischner is an Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) from the American Association of Airport Executives and is a commercial instrument pilot.The video shows the suspect hit the officer so hard that his hat flies off his head and he stumbles.Īfter the punch, the man turned his attention toward the second officer and appeared to throw a second punch but immediately transitioned into a position of surrender and put his hands up. He earned a bachelor’s degree in aviation management and flight operations from the Florida Institute of Technology and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska. He has previous experience with the Port of Bellingham, Bellingham International Airport, and DY Consultants. He most recently served as Airport Operations Manager/Airline Scheduling Manager.
Leischner previously worked for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for 7 years, holding positions of increased levels of responsibility. During his time at the helm, Leischner created an ambitious roadmap to improve the passenger experience through adding amenities and embarking on a major terminal upgrade, as well as renew the organization’s focus on infrastructure, accountability and taking a more prominent role as an economic engine for the Quad Cities region.
Benjamin Leischner, A.A.E., joined the Quad Cities International Airport as the executive director in 2018.
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