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.
Meet Sgt. Gene Reid, a Delaware sergeant who calls Professional Standards the most unique and fulfilling role of his career – one rooted in accountability and integrity
Too often, police leaders seem to believe that ‘bad officers’ only flourish in someone else’s back yard and not their own
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
A sheriff’s department statement says no additional charges will be filed
Peter Liang got choked up and left the witness stand for about a minute to compose himself
Those boycotting said the famous singer sent a harsh message to police
The 131-page document contains a staggering number for reforms for any city, let alone one with a population of 21K
The lawsuit has been in the works for some time and is not related to the DOJ’s broader civil rights investigation
The D.C.-based Police Foundation created the infographic to help the public better understand legal guidelines
Authorities shot Robert “LaVoy” Finicum during a Jan. 26 traffic stop after they say he reached for a gun
The cruiser was parked in the driveway and was found defaced after a recent snow storm
He said law enforcement needs to be aware this woman exists
Gregory McRae lost his bid for an even greater sentence cut
The police group said setting different policies and standards would lead to confusion
The caller also mentioned ‘getting justice for Steven’ the accused killer the popular Netflix series centers around
He was paid for these hours through his payroll checks
Washington is one the hardest states in the nation to charge an officer for use of deadly force
Finding 37-year-old Steven Lawrence Wright is the No. 1 priority of the sheriff’s department
The department will have over 1K devices
After the guns were discovered missing, university officers immediately notified state police
Video from the dashboard camera in the patrol car showed the man’s left hand was empty
He claims the officers forced their way into his house, handcuffed him, and threatened to haul him off to jail
The violent incident was recorded on a dashcam, but it wasn’t known publicly until weeks later when local news aired it
The 51-year-old widow faces two counts of money laundering and three of disbursing charitable funds without authority
Some officers had been working the midnight shift for a long time and got a little lax
The class being investigated for cheating is set to graduate next month and has 88 cadets
Officers who responded to the worst terror attack on US soil since Sept. 11, want to consider several changes
The cost of implementing the mandated changes would be significant with preliminary estimates at $500K
The decision led to outcries from about a dozen activists
State Emergency Operations Center relied on inaccurate info from media because it received few details from officials
The documentary follows officers as they learn how violent offenders are handled overseas
There have been other cases where law enforcement officers have confused wallets, keys and calendar books for guns
The Iron Order Motorcycle Club is a biker group made up largely of law enforcement and military
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