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
Alleged police brutality has shaped the public perception of officers in Chicago
Defense suggested video didn’t provide a full view of the provocation and danger the officer faced
More than 100 victims have said the torture started in the 1970s and persisted until the 1990s
jury could deliver its verdict as early as late this week
Testimony included description of TASER training he received
Will serve four years for injuring couple while driving drunk last year
Jon Burge, now finished testifying in his own defense, has repeatedly denied charges of beating suspects
SFPD may have a list of more than 135 officers with history of lying and other questionable conduct
Attributes decline to better training and performance evaluations
Officer Kelly Beemer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation
Officer responds by giving the councilman a $165 ticket for blocking a crosswalk
One had license permanently revoked
The men who say he suffocated, beat and shocked them are convicted murderers, burglars, gang members and heroin addicts
Attorney says the SWAT officer’s life was falling apart
He was caught driving motorcycle 97 mph last year
Lt. Jon Burge allegedly strangled the man repeatedly with a plastic bag
Ex-cop’s attorney says the officer accidentally pulled out a handgun instead of his stun gun
Some black community leaders say it was racially motivated
They lied and falsified documents after the fatal shooting of a 92-year-old grandmother
Says he saw suspect covered with footprints
Tape exists in which the ex-cop arranges shady deals with a known criminal
State police searching woods outside of Peoria
Cause of death was a heart attack, coroner said
The tarnished “MAC fund” came under intense scrutiny last after a complaint revealed improper spending of fund donations
Drew Peterson has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of Kathleen Savio
Despite all good intentions and preparations, an OBM event may occur — understanding probable emotional reactions is critical to officer survival