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 defiant officer told the media he was cleared by the Secret Service
Six police officers were indicted in Gray’s death
The Minneapolis police union, which has defended the officers, has yet to release a statement of its own
The video shows Officer Jason Van Dyke jumping out of his squad car last year and shooting Laquan McDonald
It’s not clear what that video might have shown, but the accusation of tampering has fueled the anger of protesters
Thomas Burke was to start the job in January
A report by the Washington Post found that in most officer-involved shootings, officers returned fire in self-defense
Complaints against police are not uncommon but the number filed against Jason Van Dyke was high
Officer John Hurlman, a 24-year bureau veteran, removed the post from his Twitter feed
The initiative comes at a time of extreme distrust between citizens, especially young African-Americans, and police
No decision has been made as to whether the chief will remain in his position for 2016
In the city, protest groups are expected to stage more demonstrations in the days ahead
The protests came a few hours after Chicago police released the video of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald’s 2014 death
The officer led a small protest in October outside the coffee shop in support of the officer
The sign, meant to ‘stir people’s beliefs and patriotism’ says if anyone has a problem with it, they can leave
Both officers were responding to a shooting call near a downtown restaurant that turned out to be a suicide
The video shows the teenager armed with a small knife and walking away
The officers were cleared in a criminal trial last year
Police released body cam videos in the controversial shootout that left one 18-year-old dead
Insurers for the municipalities paid the bulk of the settlements
McFarland USA was released earlier this year and tells the journey of a cross-country team
The six-term sheriff could face fines and, if a criminal contempt case is later filed, jail time
The officer said the incident ‘erodes the thin fibers of trust’ between police and the community
The trooper told the other driver he was on anesthesia
Officers get an automatic 10-hour suspension if they lose department-issued firearms
According to the report, there is some confusion among the public about the technology
The support comes amidst several officers being denied service at other restaurants
The trooper sued the Texas Department of Public safety for mocking her beliefs
The officers are ‘greatly disturbed’ by lack of support from chief and other public officials
Police have refused to release the footage, but a judge may order them to do so in response to a public records request
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