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
The boy, believed to be 15, made a videotape and gave it to a local newspaper
Elgin Police Chief Randall Hoffman has been charged with 52 felonies accusing him of molesting and attempting to rape a girl
If he wins a state disability pension, he would be avoid paying state or federal taxes on 50 percent of his estimated $411,000 a year in retirement benefits.
Had sexual relationship with 15-year-old girl he met online
Prosecuters say E.J. Melvin used his position to unlawfully enrich himself and others on the force since 2001
Killed two sisters while driving at triple-digit speeds
Victor Safforld says he confessed to 1990 gang-related murders because of ‘police torture’
Proposed legislation from Sen. Bill Laird, a former Fayette County sheriff, would include the power to decertify
Sentenced to 15 months in a federal prison for stealing and selling scrap metal from the fence project in Arizona
The union says it is seeking unspecified monetary damages and “systemic reforms” of the management of the Police Department to prevent similar problems in the future
The cell-phone video was posted to YouTube and has since gone viral
Arrested Tuesday on suspicion of committing lewd acts with a minor and penetration with a foreign object
Alleged incident, which was caught on video by dashboard cameras, lasted about 14 seconds following a chase
All three face a felony charge of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence
In exchange for Eric Cunningham’s plea, prosecutors dismissed one count of third-degree felony communication fraud
Suburban town outside of Los Angeles is already embroiled in scandal over salaries
All of the accused in a heroin theft scheme have pleaded not guilty
The Newark police director said he was dismayed that the ACLU abandoned what he called a fruitful partnership and accused the group of taking the complaint numbers out of context
Judge Rose Marie DeFino-Nastasi acquitted Chris Kallaur, 38, of third-degree murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, assault, and a gun charge
Under investigation for his alleged misconduct with a 16-year-old girl, a 24-year veteran of the State Highway Patrol has left the force
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman on Wednesday summed up the findings of a special criminal inquiry into the defunct Metro Gang Strike Force: Two “intensive” months of digging by six seasoned investigators turned up no criminal wrongdoing
Marcus Huffman was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the March 2007 rape of a woman at an empty police substation
Improperly received pension benefits while on the village police force
A forest ranger saw them at a camp site drinking alcohol and then engaging in sex
No charges were filed after girl was killed during a walk with her friend
He was an officer in March when he was arrested in an FBI sting, now faces 20 years in prison
His police officer son will fight any allegations that he improperly held guns for his father
Police chief stands behind the use of the TASER as an alternative to deadly force
Dozens of police officers heavily cordoned off the square where the rally was held and hauled away protesters as they chanted “Down with the police state!” and “Russia without Putin!”
The officer claimed he didn’t know CPR and could face departmental charges of failing to act