Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs
The Officer Misconduct / Internal Affairs topic area features news, training and information related to cases involving potential or perceived law enforcement misconduct.
Meet Sgt. Gene Reid, a Delaware sergeant who calls Professional Standards the most unique and fulfilling role of his career – one rooted in accountability and integrity
Too often, police leaders seem to believe that ‘bad officers’ only flourish in someone else’s back yard and not their own
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
Had it not been for a bulletproof vest, the officer could have been injured or killed, police said
One can only guess what the jury’s findings might have been had they known about the “armed escort alert” received by the agents 24 hours earlier that escalated their awareness level
One Spokane councilman said the outcome is a sign that the city must push for a police ombudsman with the authority to investigate police misconduct independently
An Ore. deputy was fired for a controversial traffic stop in March
Jail surveillance video shows the police officer, his wife and a CO choking and restraining a woman before TASERing her
A mentally ill man who died in 2006 was at the center of the case
Officers were found guilty of discreditable conduct at the end of the first Metropolitan Police disciplinary hearing
Officer Karl Thompson has pleaded not guilty to obstruction and violating the civil rights of 36-year-old Otto Zehm
Thirteen NYPD officers, two sergeants and a lieutenant received criminal charges Friday
Four of the officers allegedly participated in the theft of more $500,000
Officer allegedly snatched a car seat from a restaurant table, sending the baby tumbling
Michael Daragjati forcibly pushed man against the side of a parked car and roughly frisked him according to court papers
The Calhoun officer, who has not been identified at this time, is on administrative leave with pay pending the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s inquiry
Officer accused remains unable to carry a firearm and is restricted to desk duty
Christian D. Fow, 43, Shippensburg, was suspended without pay Tuesday
The investigation involved officers who are accused of accepting bribes to watch over shipments of cocaine
Sgt. told investigators he was shot by a Hispanic male
The serial numbers on the weapons found at Anthony Magsam’s home did not match any guns missing from the Philadelphia Police DepartmentFirearms Identification Unit
Two colleagues were charged Wednesday
Michael Pena is being held on $500,000 bail after his arrest last month
Fullerton police officers were charged in the death of 37-year-old Kelly Thomas
Police investigating compliance of liquor laws are allowed to purchase and consume alcohol as part of their job
“I’m a firearms instructor,” Brad Ahrensfield said. “This is a burden I’m going to have to carry”
The officers are expected to appeal their convictions
A school police officer sparked a school lockdown and a massive manhunt
The city commission voted 3-2 to oust Miguel Exposito
Col. John Whiting, 57, was arrested Thursday
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