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.
Despite all good intentions and preparations, an OBM event may occur — understanding probable emotional reactions is critical to officer survival
Everett cop may see first-degree manslaughter go to second-degree murder
In Waterloo, Iowa, a suspect is “unarmed” — but still very dangerous — in a textbook case for never underestimating a “weaponless” opponent
This is the fourth straight trial prosecutors have failed to win in the case
Lt. Brian Rice still stands accused of assault, reckless endangerment and a remaining charge of misconduct in office
Baltimore prosecutors are facing mounting obstacles in their manslaughter case against the highest-ranking officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray
Lt. Brian Rice’s lawyers said Tuesday that he has chosen to be tried instead by a judge — the same one who acquitted two fellow officers in Freddie Gray’s death
Resigned as authorities investigate whether he may have lied about accidentally shooting a friend in the back during a hunting trip
Sheriff has asked feds to investigate whether officers used excessive force in their arrest of the man accused of killing Deputy David F. Michel Jr.
Officer shot and killed 46-year-old John Geer after a 40-minute standoff in which witnesses say Geer had his hands up
Former Lt. Daniel Peabody is charged with felony animal cruelty and making false statements
The court, in a 5-2 decision, said state law protects officers who make a statement under threat of possible firing
Six Baltimore officers were charged in Freddie Gray’s death, but only Officer Caesar Goodson was accused of “depraved heart” murder
Two cops opened fire on the suspect’s car after a pursuit and killed a boy who was strapped into the front seat
The betrayal of the symbiotic relationship police and prosecutors maintain in most cities has been particularly unwelcome in Baltimore, where murders reached a 40-year high last year
Officer Shaun Deane was arrested Thursday in connection with the 2015 incident
Told an inmate to dress as a fellow deputy and help him transport U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees
The officer reportedly fired the unloaded gun at the head of another officer under orders from a sergeant
Officer Caesar Goodson faces charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter
Two high-ranking officials and a police sergeant were among the latest arrests in a case that has cast a cloud over the nation’s largest municipal police force
Officer David Cobb faced a second-degree murder charge in the death of Paterson Brown Jr.
Department has come under further scrutiny over a criminal case that led to someone in the agency being placed on administrative leave
Attorney says the officer acted in self-defense
Judge also said he has questions about the most serious charge at the center of the state’s case
Recommendation comes after an officer was accused of calling President Obama a racial slur
Medical examiner testified that he believes a seat belt wouldn’t have prevented his injuries
The video posted online shows an officer approach the suspect and stomp on his head
Officer William Porters ia key witness in the trial of Officer Caesar Goodson, who is charged with second-degree murder and other charges
The woman at the center of the scandal claims she had sex with two dozen current and former officers in five cities
He gave no reason for stepping down
Officer Caesar Goodson is the third officer to stand trial
The decals, foot-high depictions of a Latin cross with a thin blue line, were removed from the department’s vehicles
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