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.
Some officers are being denied their basic constitutional rights, and the ultimate losers will be the citizenry
If we can quickly make some meaningful changes on our own, that may empower our supporters to reestablish logic
In an era where policing remains highly trusted by most of the population, the movement for reform will likely be more grandstanding than groundbreaking
The helicopter was landing nearby for a police department’s annual open house
The deputy said he wanted to reward the inmates for helping clean the housing pod
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office did not elaborate on the nature of their relationship
“I can stand a thief better than a dirty cop. All they do is take people’s rights,” said Sheriff Blake Truman
Sheriff Rick Singleton said he is exploring the possibility of a romantic relationship between the inmate-officer pair that went missing last week
Offering educational options versus punitive responses can make all the difference
By mining their own data, departments can pinpoint issues, save careers and better serve communities
“Nobody saw this coming,” Sheriff Rick Singleton said at a Monday morning press conference
The former officer shared photos and videos of evidence from investigations, police said
T.J. Boyd carried a gun, wore a police uniform and drove a patrol car. But he’s not a cop
Implementable recommendations for up and down the chain of command that could enhance policing and improve the quality of life for everyone
Extra jobs are common among cops, but they can be risky in more ways than one. Leaders must consider the following liabilities if they want to avoid making the news
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane face a second trial in June on state charges alleging they aided and abetted murder and manslaughter
An investigation is underway after an officer apparently used copyrighted music to prevent someone from recording him
The group has only about half its seats filled and “is in a crisis right now,” said one member
The officer said a suspect shot him twice in the chest. But none of it was true, police say
The court ruled that such reports “can and should” be disclosed when public interest outweighs confidentiality concerns
While state leaders say the bill is vital to maintaining high standards, the state’s largest police union calls it “overkill”
Austin Hopp faces up to eight years in prison when he’s sentenced in May for second-degree assault
Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison, who is facing three counts of wanton endangerment, testified in his own defense Wednesday
A former chief facing a misconduct investigation apparently faked his death. But investigators soon learned the truth
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving George Floyd of his right to medical care
“Those officers should be praised for their efforts, not prosecuted,” said Gov. Greg Abbott
The defense has said the officers weren’t adequately trained on the duty to intervene
Former officer Brett Hankison is charged with three counts of wanton endangerment
Ex-cop Thomas Lane questioned Derek Chauvin but was ignored, Lane’s defense attorney said
In a press conference, Chief Joseph Chacon rebuked a grand jury decision to charge 19 officers over conduct related to civil unrest in 2020
“This willful defamation of character has injured both individuals and the organization,” Sheriff Villanueva wrote in a cease-and-desist letter
“To those who feel a longer prison sentence is appropriate, please try to empathize with Ms. Potter’s situation,” said Judge Regina Chu
The number of officers labeled “injured on duty” has more than doubled since 2017, a report found
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