Over the past decade, the Columbus Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions and lawsuits. Notably, in 2021, the department recorded a peak of 70 homicides, leading to increased scrutiny. In 2022, the city settled a federal lawsuit for $600,000, where two white officers alleged racial discrimination in promotions by former Police Chief Freddie Blackmon. Additionally, the department has addressed various misconduct cases involving individual officers, as detailed below.
Disciplinary Actions Overview – Columbus Police Department
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