Disciplinary Actions Overview – Columbus Police Department

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    CBKN76
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    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.

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