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
Computer system will monitor how many summonses are given out daily, making sure no paperwork ‘disappears’
Says it was a ‘stupid decision’ to watch the 3-feet, 9-inch porn star ‘Bridget the Midget’ while in uniform
BART cop Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Oscar Grant
Chief says the “emotions of the situation got out of line”
“The FBI is just investigating a very specific allegation against a single member of this organization,” said an official
Pushed back three months to allow attorneys to prepare for what is expected to be a lengthy hearing
Sentencing ended a case that highlighted the growing role of witness videos in law enforcement
Carolyn Riggins was feeding insider information that thwarted the manhunt
Joseph Collins was charged with drunken driving while his 4-year-old son was in the vehicle
Staged a traffic stop and drug seizure with hopes of stealing $15,000 worth of heroin
Four more officers have been charged and could face the most serious punishment yet — death
Two Ga. officers out following controversial incident seen on video
The woman screams as she is zapped repeatedly after calling police about a prowler near her home
Grant’s minister uncle called the cop’s sorrowful letter ‘garbage’
Lost her job after a Christmas Eve car chase in which she ‘overwhelmingly’ smelled of alcohol
Said the verdict ‘is not a true representation of what happened’ to Oscar Grant
Mehserle was found not guilty of second-degree murder, and not guilty of voluntary manslaughter
Lawyers asked judge to release ex-cop during the appeals process
Jurors’ day ends early, after less than three hours of deliberation
Lawyers ask judge to release ex-cop today
Charged with two assaults at Concord bar
His deputies arrested a county chairman whose BAC turned out to be .000
Officer took a total of $1,100 in bribes from a tow truck operator who was secretly working for the FBI
Regardless of the verdict, demonstrations are expected downtown
Says media is being purposely lied to by an unknown employee
Must find that the killing was premeditated to support a first-degree murder charge
The New Year’s Day 2009 shooting was captured on video and has been viewed by millions of people
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