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
John Dancler was dismissed for misconduct on the job and in uniform
The two officers are suspects in at least 5 robberies carried out at the same store
Four other men were charged with making threats and related offenses in the fight
Attorney said his client’s resignation ‘had nothing to do with the marijuana charges’
A former lawyer admitted conspiring with a sheriff to extort money from people charged with drug crimes
Police officer allegedly told investigators that he was untouchable because he was a cop
First FBI agent to testify at the trial of 5 current or former police officers said she was ‘troubled’
A retired police officer is charged with murdering two women and raping a third
Dispute over traffic stop leads to $200,000 settlement
Brad Ahrensfield could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after tipping off friend
Jack Daniel McCullough says he has an ‘iron-clad alibi’
Todd Major lost his job with the Fullerton Police Department after he began abusing prescription drugs
Michael Hunter, a government witness in a trial of 5 current or former cops, said behavior shocked him
Officer Derick Kuilan took a woman for a ride on his department-issued ATV, crashing the ATV and injuring the woman and two beachgoers
Miami Beach police officer allegedly crashed his department-issued all-terrain vehicle into two people
Former Savannah-Chatham Metro Police Officer Floyd Sawyer appeared with squad simulating a bribe
A different judge had previously ruled in favor of the sheriff fired
Kenneth Moreno and Franklin Mata were fired from the police department within hours of the verdict in May
The Danziger Bridge shootings happened less than a week after flooding from broken levees plunged New Orleans into chaos
Officer Paul Loughridge got ‘raw deal,’ says lawyer
Officer Mora-Lopez faces criminal charges and may plead guilty
Jury rejected claims that 2 current cops were part of a corruption ring
Judge calls alleged victim a ‘double-digit liar’
Randall Chisum turned himself in at Anderson County Jail
Jorge Arbaje-Diaz stole more than 1,650 pounds of cocaine and $4 million in illicit drug proceeds
Absent some clear violation of law unrelated to the act of videotaping cops’ actions, officers are advised to carefully consider the legalities surrounding the decision to arrest
If you are a retired cop — or plan on retiring from law enforcement — you must make a personal decision on whether or not you will carry a firearm as you are entitle to do under the ‘Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act’
Benjamin Hankins, 36, shot and killed his wife at his house
A constable is charged with arresting and serving warrants on the wrong woman, then receiving payment for the job
A police detective and two firefighters, have been arrested in connection with a New York City gambling ring
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