Ted Gardner – Lenexa Police Department

In 2017, Officer Ted Gardner, while serving with the Lenexa Police Department, engaged in a Facebook conversation with fellow officers discussing mistreatment of a Hispanic male, which they found amusing. This conversation was included in an anonymous letter criticizing local law enforcement hiring practices and highlighting concerns about officer conduct. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/oliver-v-city-of-lenexa?utm_source=openai))

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