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.
Ensure an officer’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing is attended to by professionals capable of recognizing and treating every type of trauma
This highly-debated topic has even infiltrated the law enforcement community, and a surprising number of cops are speaking out in favor of legalization
One can only guess what the jury’s findings might have been had they known about the “armed escort alert” received by the agents 24 hours earlier that escalated their awareness level
Officers from adjoining precincts reportedly argued with each other, shoved and even threw punches during a raid on a suspected drug house
A series of racist remarks following an assault were secretly recorded by an officer who was alarmed by the chief’s hostility
The Orlando PD’s policy requires its officers to stand for the anthem while they’re on duty
Two detectives have been suspended without pay amid reports that they’re facing criminal charges in the sexual assault of an 18-year-old
My story has been left untold for 49 years — until now, and only through the strength that the #MeToo movement has given me
The deputy yelled “Taser” before firing the shot
The Aviation Department fired an officer who “improperly escalated the incident” and a sergeant involved in removing facts from a report
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation aiming to prevent police misconduct from being kept secret when officers leave for a job at another department
A judge has dismissed a misdemeanor charge against a former Texas cop accused of faking his own death and fleeing to Mexico
The detective was fired after he was seen on video cuffing a nurse because she refused to allow him to draw blood from an unconscious patient
The agency is investigating photos taken at the courthouse that included images of deputies and supervisors in various stages of undress on and off-duty
The LEOs “believe they did not violate any of the policies, procedures or practices of the Baltimore PD,” but “accepted the disciplinary action to move on”
Deputies were instructed to perform pat-downs of students
29-year-old Wisam “Troy” Algburi is under investigation for alleged threats to blow up the Black River Law Enforcement Training Academy
Lawmakers voted Tuesday to prevent police misconduct from being kept secret when officers leave for a new job at another department
In video recently released, Trooper Alan Aiken can be seen aiming at and hitting Lt. John Overman
Police say mistakes were made in leaving a suicidal man alone in the ER, where he grabbed a CO’s ECD from an unattended bag before the OIS
John Catanzara posted a photo of himself holding a flag with a sign that said “I stand for the anthem, I love the American flag, I support my president and the 2nd Amendment”
The police department’s rules of conduct prohibit political activity on duty
Trooper Anthony Piercy was sentenced to 10 days in jail
Gainesville police say several people have brought information to the PD’s attention regarding a complaint against the bearded officer at the center of the group selfie
Police pepper-sprayed a few protesters in the early afternoon as they tried to block police
Sarcasm can be a tricky thing. Just ask Andrew James Harris, who discovered the joke was on him when he ended up the subject of an undercover drug sting
Detective Jeff Payne worked for Gold Cross as an EMT and paramedic since 1983
The Rigby Police Department has revealed that one of their reserve officers was the patient at the center of a viral confrontation between a detective and a nurse
Public Safety Director Samuel Heaton said that once Lt. Greg Abbott is retired, no disciplinary action can take place
Marco Proano allegedly fired into the vehicle because it was backing up during a traffic stop
Justine Damond had called police to report a possible assault and met officers in an alley behind her home where Officer Mohamed Noor shot her
Portland police officers who use deadly force will now have to speak with police internal affairs investigators within 48 hours of the incident
All levels of law enforcement are asked to participate in a dissertation study of the current ethical climate in law enforcement