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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
Officer Timothy Edward Carson was arrested for first-degree aggravated robbery
The officer instead went to conduct personal business at a bank
Kenneth Tomlinson was charged with 16 counts of sodomy
The case could influence the way confidential informants are handled
A New Bedford cop is being investigated for posting a picture of a dead person
Gallatin County Sheriff Raymond Martin is being held on the drug charges
The officer didn’t buckle the arrestee and didn’t close the cruiser’s window
Questions arose over whether investigators had searched officer’s locker before obtaining a warrant