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 guide applies to a broader range beyond traffic stops, including routine operations and ongoing investigations
Critics say the bill creates roadblocks in holding police accountable in cases of misconduct
The officer tells a driver that if he buys tickets to the fund-raiser he will not tow his vehicle
Nearly 10 months later, their argument continues, but this time with lawyers
Officers were suspended without pay after an outside investigation concluded they handled situation improperly
In a rare move, the judge ordered the police officers to stand trial for the 2014 shooting that sparked national outrage
The owner of a bond-recovery company was also arrested after the incident
As lawyers debated a trial date, Adam Torres collapsed, first hitting a chair before landing flat on his back
The university fired Officer Ray Tensing shortly after his indictment on charges of murder and voluntary manslaughter
Trooper offered to drop traffic charges in exchange for sexual favors
Officer has been charged with attempting to make methamphetamine
The department said an incident like Ferguson can happen anywhere and credibility can be lost in a second
The officer said he was cursed and yelled at before he jumped on suspect in the backseat of a patrol car
A long and largely forgotten death investigation in California’s Central Valley has led to a vast and unexpected set of arrests that included three current and former Highway Patrol officers
The video going viral had over 80K views in just a few hours and landed officer in hot water
A photo posted on Instagram shows an officer allegedly waving his gun at a group of people
Police will complete their criminal investigation and then case will be turned over to district attorney
State has become first to establish wide-ranging law enforcement rules for bodycams
Chief said he was troubled by some of the actions taken by police responding to a reported burglary at a car dealership
The largest payment of $150K goes to man that alleges cops assaulted him by shooting him while he held knife
His license has been suspended since February when he failed to report a minor car accident to DMV
Officers were acquitted of wrongdoing in death, but internal report found they violated department’s use of force policy
Authorities described as a domestic incident with no injury
He said he knew the shooting to be ‘without question a murder’
Video released by police department shows scene of a shooting in May
Facebook comment incited violence against police
Authorities are investigating whether the bounty hunters were the victims of a prank
Under new agreement, twice a year public reports on Chicago police investigatory stops and pat downs will be released
He was convicted of helping to terrorize and assault an SUV driver and his family during a motorcycle rally in 2013