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 officer is accused of giving the teller a handwritten note demanding an unknown amount of money and fleeing with the money
Surveillance video shows no intruders and wounds are believed to be self-inflicted
Suspect died in 2006 after encounter in which Seattle officers believed he had stolen from ATM
$450 and a two-day suspension followed the foolish tailgating act
An arbitrator ruled that the officer is eligible to work at the department again if he gets medical clearance
He allegedly roughed up park employees, then resisted and obstructed an officer following arrest
Officer was arrested after multiple arrest reports contradicted dash cam footage
As sentencing nears, attorneys say public humiliation and the loss cop’s career are punishment enough
He was charged after someone contacted Bangor police to say an on-duty detective was intoxicated at the Airport Mall
Mayor says coverups, refusal to speak out about misconduct will no longer be tolerated after civil verdict from incident where off-duty officer attacked bartender
The chief was placed on administrative leave after a court found the department hid information in a sexual assault case
Suspect told judge that he began having problems with drinking and prescription pills about three years ago
Requested IAD files on officer filmed kicking a suspect, ‘several others’
The case is one of the largest data breaches committed by officers in history
Both had been potential candidates, until allegations of wrong-doings gained support
Privileges were revoked after weapons and gang signs were flashed in viral video
He denied wrongdoings, but couldn’t afford to defend himself in court
Police say the officer knew the suspect was unarmed, just had to stop him
The Chicago officers alleged that they saw colleagues shaking down drug dealers and framing innocent people when they were undercover
The officer contends his stun gun went off by accident while he was showing it to a group of students
Wrongly convicted men hope to prove detectives framed them
Authorities say NYC officer plotted to kidnap women, rape and torture them and then cook and eat their body parts
The video shows an officer trying to restrain an emotional resident who lives at the house that caught fire Friday.
Community holding rallies, saying they no longer trust officers; church pastors have expressed support for department and director
Received a 30-year sentence yesterday in connection with sexual assaults on 4 youths in his home
Commissioner issues ‘direct action’ dismissal, charges dropped against woman struck in video
Attorney: The woman, an internal affairs officer, tried to end the relationship
Officer Nelson Stewart on Friday was charged with custodial sexual misconduct, official misconduct and bribery
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