A former Colorado paramedic, Jeremy Cooper, was sentenced to four years of probation with 14 months of work release for his involvement in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Cooper was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide for injecting McClain with ketamine, a powerful sedative, while he was in police custody. The case raised questions about the role of paramedics in police encounters and led to public safety reforms. The sentencing marked the end of a long and divisive chapter in the city of Aurora, prompting policy changes in the police and fire departments. The case also led to a rare criminal prosecution of emergency personnel and highlighted the need for improved training and accountability in public safety.