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
Jackson Councilman Kenneth Stokes made the comments at a news conference condemning police pursuits
IPRA says changes will include hiring new senior leaders and strengthening the agency’s legal team
The first cruiser of a convoy rear-ended a civilian’s vehicle
Documents claim Gray complained of a back injury to officers more than a month before his death and had a history of hurting himself while in custody
The department’s training figures to be one component of the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation
Police said a gun recovered at the scene was a ‘realistic style pneumatic’ BB gun
The measure would align Missouri law with a 1985 Supreme Court decision
The medical examiner’s office found that the woman died from a blood clot due to being excessively overweight
Jason Van Dyke faces six counts of first-degree murder and one of official misconduct
Prosecutors say plenty of mistakes were made that led to the tragedy
A report released this month highlights the extent of dissatisfaction among troopers, calling the situation ‘unsustainable’
Baltimore has authorized paying out more than $12 million since 2010 to settle suits alleging wrongdoing by police
Experts say the new top cop should have a strong personality, understand police work and its dangerous nature
The deputy spent over 50 years second-guessing his actions and waiting in agony to find out whether he would be prosecuted
The move comes after Congress recently took $1.2B from the department’s asset forfeiture fund
The DOJ issued a scathing report that found the police department’s use of deadly force was motivated by fear
The Texas trooper who arrested Sandra Bland could face charges
The protesters want to demonstrate at the country’s biggest mall to draw attention to the fatal OIS of Jamar Clark
A judge ruled there was sufficient evidence for the rapper to stand trial on the charges
A new trial for William Porter has been scheduled for June 13
The deputy was indicted for fatally shooting a man holding an unloaded pellet gun
The widening availability of video has played a role in the increased number of charges
Though national opinion is changing, passing more laws in 2016 will depend on politics and the level of public outcry
Officer Jason Flanery was driving his squad car early Saturday morning when he struck a vehicle and left the scene before officers arrived
Jason Van Dyke faces six counts of first-degree murder and one of official misconduct in Laquan McDonald’s death
The department has been portrayed as so dysfunctional that police are perceived to be unaware or negligent of commands
The sheriff has already signed the deal
Ferguson city officials cautioned that no deal was imminent
The two deputies involved in the fatal shooting were indicted last week on second-degree murder charges
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