Robert Bates did not meet reserve deputy requirements: No training, No records, No certification, No qualifications. Watch the Fox 23 video showing Partner, Daniel Smolen‘s presentation on Robert Bates’ training and the revolver he carried during the fatal shooting of Eric Harris on April 2nd.
Robert Bates is charged with 2nd degree manslaughter for the shooting death of Harris during an undercover operation with the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office.
*Image and video from Fox23