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
“It’s like playing a game and telling the players after it’s over what the rules are,” said Sheriff Joe Gamble
The chief says Officer Houston Tipping died after a “grappling” exercise, not a “simulated mob,” as the officer’s mother claims
The school district’s superintendent said he put Pete Arredondo on leave because the facts of the police response remain unclear
A.J. Torres, a Latino and Catholic officer, said former Chief Anthony Campo left notes suggesting Torres was a pedophile
A local police union said the involved officers followed their training by going to get a boat
A city attorney says his team hasn’t found evidence that officers used social media to spy on Black organizations and leaders
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos López said the biker also faces charges of reckless driving, fleeing law enforcement and resisting arrest
Stephen Flood’s lawyer said while it was a terrible tragedy, others were trying to unfairly blame just the former deputy
The measure would standardize training requirements for police and corrections officers across the state
The result could lead to the reinstatement of deputies who were fired for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine policy
The vehicle was found in an impound lot in Tennessee, where it sat for nearly a week before authorities realized they had it
“When officers make mistakes in their career, 95% of the time it’s the fault of the department.”
The officer had faced anywhere from probation up to eight years behind bars after pleading guilty to second-degree assault
“There is no question that it took some planning and some coordinating,” said Sheriff Rick Singleton
A suspended officer and his employee are accused of killing at least 10 dogs they didn’t think could be sold or trained
The officer was reportedly impaired on duty during a search for a kidnapped baby last week
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
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