article_snippet.sent: Despite Mario Valencia's injuries and the harrowing footage of the crash, Marana Police Chief Terry Rozema has defended Rapiejko's actions, declaring they likely saved the armed suspect's life.
article_snippet.sent: Police have since spoken out in defense of Rapiejko's actions in the town of Marana, Arizona .
article_snippet.sent: Another view: Despite the shocking footage of the crash outside a self storage facility, Marana Police Chief Terry Rozema has defended Officer Rapiejko's actions.
article_snippet.sent: We had to take immediate action and make sure Rapiejko didn't get inside their guns.'
article_snippet.sent: Rapiejko was put on standard administrative leave after the crash outside a self storage facility, because Rapiejko was considered use of force.
highlights_snippet.sent: Police chief has defended officer's actions, which saved 'Mario Valencia's life'
  Suspect had allegedly stolen rifle from Walmart and threatened suicide .
  