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
The Law Department recommends the city settle the case due to conflicting factual information
Officers thought the Daisy BB pistol was real until after the shooting
The girl’s father pointed a firearm at the constable who returned a shot, accidentally hitting the child
The bill places the burden on those seeking video to prove that its release is in the public interest
Critics say the shields tailored for police create an impression that the scales of justice are tipped in favor of them
This is the first time Chief Charlie Beck has recommended charges against an officer who fatally shot someone
If convicted, he could face up to 30 years in prison and $500K in fines
The evidence shows Officer Matthew Taylor did not shoot a man while he was handcuffed on the ground
Police applied in May for funding to purchase in-car video systems through the U.S. Department of Justice
Some of the guns need to be kept because of active and pending criminal cases
Prosecutors say he stole cash from evidence envelopes related to drug investigations multiple times
The FBI began an investigation after receiving information the ex-chief was selling stolen property and firearms
Those who have been retired from law enforcement service for at least one year may be qualified for a position
In the proposals, the panel wants to limit the time an officer can take to retain an attorney for internal investigations
Police say another officer shot Officer Sherrod Stuart while exchanging gunfire with suspects
The report also said there was no evidence the officer used racial slurs during the confrontation
The trial was to offer the public its first chance to hear the driver’s side of the story
Chief Charlie Beck says he made his recommendation last month to Los Angeles County District Attorney
The FBI is known to be investigating that shooting and several others
The officer had a body camera but the video cut out after he was hit with a snow shovel
Officials said Friday former Lt. Col. George Bivens was demoted to major
His actions prompted a city administrator to file a complaint alleging insubordination
The fine for a first-time violator who parks in a handicapped space is $150
Temporary decision was made to give prosecutors time to respond to whether Officer William Porter should be forced to testify
The video shows, as indicated in his arrest report, the suspect had a separate pocket in his shorts filled with drugs
Earlier this week, the mayor told reporters that the federal probe should not expand into the Law Department
The lawsuits were refiled Wednesday against Robert Bates
Civil rights groups sued in 2013, accusing the NYPD of breaking Handschu rules
The family of the 27-year-old Anthony Hill says he was a Air Force veteran who struggled with mental health problems
The preacher was charged with obstructing traffic while sponsoring an anti-police protest without a permit
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