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.
We are held to a higher standard — shouldn’t we hire new officers that meet that higher standard?
Jamar Clark’s death sparked weeks of largely peaceful protests and an 18-day occupation outside a police precinct
Christopher McKenna pleaded guilty Tuesday to wrongful access and disclosure of information
The chief shot a 54-year-old friend in the lower left back with his .22-caliber rifle
It also exposed troubles within the police department
Federal prosecutors say the company advertised on more than 50 websites with names such as Lush Playmates
The friendly game meant to raise money ended in a bloody fight
Police were surprised the driver and his passenger were LEOs
Even the judge overseeing the cases said the state failed to prove its case on any of the charges
The former suburban Chicago police officer reportedly admitted to killing his missing fourth wife
A federal judge on Monday turned down the request by Anthony Villavaso
The officer was stripped of his gun and badge
It challenged the constitutionality of the city’s de facto policy of allowing K-9’s to bite suspects for ‘pain compliance’
A judge also found Officer Edward Nero not guilty of reckless endangerment and misconduct in office
This is the second phase of Lynch’s national Community Policing Tour
Disruptions have become common at the board’s weekly meetings
Officers used the ECD 15 times on the suspect who was later pronounced dead
California already allows police to seek injunctions prohibiting the disclosure of videos
Gray died April 19, 2015, a week after his neck was broken in the van’s compartment while he was handcuffed and shackled
The officer admitted to his conduct and also said it was not the first time he had sex while on the job
Officer Chris Bonner was ticketed for the incident
The amount of attention the Wal-Mart stores require cuts into time spent patrolling other areas
A review of off-duty misconduct cases over the last several years had shown an ‘unfortunate’ spate of incidents
Justice officials say nine other jurisdictions nationwide are in the process of being assessed
The latest settlements add to the tally of more than $500M in police misconduct payouts racked up since 2004
The review comes amid state and federal cases against Michael Slager
The city would replace the agency, known for sluggish investigations that rarely led to discipline, with a civilian agency
As the trooper approached the deputy’s car, a ‘strong odor of alcohol’ was noticable
The chief said accountability ‘starts at the top’
Sheriff Joe Arpaio was found to be in civil contempt of court for violating court orders
Officer Edward Nero faces assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment charges
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