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
Both the officer and pedestrian were found at fault for their actions, the man did not have a green light
Off-duty officers are urged to take action in more serious scenarios, but traffic stops is not one of them
The Sg. and firearms instructor claims the targets were meant to be used as training aids for “no-shoot” situations
Jurors found the SWAT team leader guilty of first-, third- and fifth-degree assault for the June incident
Study by TASER International and Calif. PD shows video cameras worn by police officers have a deterrent effect on citizens initiating false and frivolous allegations of police misconduct
The officer facing felony charges for the inmates escape says money was not a part of their agreement
Jaime Miranda was in his marked patrol car when the alledged transaction took place
The officer’s report states the woman began performing a sexual act, then he told her the police were coming
Other members of the crew impersonated cops to steal drug money
The FBI is assisting with several separate but overlapping investigations, including possible drug corruption
The officer was being investigated for an alleged rape when he took his own life
One trooper was charged with 2 counts of sexual assault and 2 counts of official oppression; the other was charged for theft after a prescription allegedly went missing
Some officers have come forward saying that there are certain numbers they have to meet, while others reject the claim
He is in custody and awaiting arraignment on charges including terroristic threats, witness intimidation and obstructing an investigation
Former city police Chief Nate Harper will plead guilty to charges that he conspired to steal city police funds deposited into unauthorized police credit union account
The 20-year veteran lost her sergeant’s rank and transferred from street patrol to the property room
Sheriff Sam Parker’s attorney says the sheriff got tripped up by confusing regulations but did nothing criminal
The video has gained tremendous attention, which the officer believes was the man’s intention
The town agreed to sell the popular dog to the officer, who resigned after a Facebook post landed him in trouble with the department
The short altercation did not harm anyone; officials are investigating what caused the tussle
2 off-duty cops were charged with driving while intoxicated, an administrative aide was charged with possession of a controlled substance
An investigation concluded the incident, though unintentional, was due to “officer error,” the department said
The city has seen a string of officer-involved shootings — 18 of them fatal — since 2010. The department also has been plagued by a number of high-profile cases alleging excessive force
The officer claims the video was never meant to be offensive or made public
Chicago’s price tag for legal claims against its police force is climbing and has already surpassed the $27 million the city set aside for this year
The case has sparked a debate over free speech and whether officers are bound by the same rules of behavior on and off-duty
They escorted a caravan of sports cars that traveled the Garden State Parkway last year at 100 mph, and covered their plate numbers
The officer is on leave while an investigation is being conducted by his department
The officer accidentally fired his pistol in the hallway during class; the program that allows police in schools is also suspended during the investigation
Were members of the so-called Panama Unit
MOST POPULAR
- La. sheriff prevails in suit over captain fired for living with felon
- Conn. police chief, city official plead guilty in hiring scam
- $45 million settlement for Conn. man paralyzed in police van
- Video: Conn. officer suspended for 5 days after punching motorist while off duty
- Colo. chief cites LEO mental health in decision not to fire cop found drunk on duty