Disciplinary Actions Overview – Gulfport Police Department

Over the past decade, the Gulfport Police Department has faced several legal challenges and allegations of misconduct. Notably, there have been multiple lawsuits alleging excessive use of force by officers, including incidents involving the use of tasers and firearms. The outcomes of these cases have varied, with some resulting in settlements and others dismissed. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequencies are not publicly disclosed. However, the department has faced scrutiny over its handling of use-of-force incidents and the adequacy of its internal investigations. Punishments for confirmed violations have ranged from retraining to termination, depending on the severity of the misconduct. There have been no widely reported department-wide corruption scandals in the past ten years.

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