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 two unions’ contracts with the city stipulate that the records be destroyed after five years
Federal prosecutors failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Parker willfully violated the rights of am older man
The officer told a black driver he doesn’t care about his ‘people’
Surveillance video clearly shows the man aiming his loaded pistol at the officer
The officer said his First Amendment rights were violated when he got transferred after he criticized the agency in an article
The alleged offenses were listed as disobeying a traffic order, battery on a peace officer and resisting arrest
The letter could ‘increase an already growing demand’ for a no-confidence vote by union members
Washington, D.C. and nine states have enacted laws in 2015 that address access to body-camera footage
In the days that followed, authorities learned that the fugitive was not wanted for attempted murder
A number of factors are driving this year’s overall uptick, including a spike in gang violence
The issue of safety in police transport vans gained wide attention after the death of Freddie Gray
The officer says he fired after seeing the suspect turn toward officers with a dark object in his hand
A Mississippi medical examiner found Goode died from ‘complications of LSD toxicity’
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
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