Over the past decade, the O’Fallon Police Department has faced multiple lawsuits from high-ranking officers alleging discrimination, retaliation, and defamation. Settlements totaling over $1 million have been paid to officers such as Capt. Jeffrey Gray, Maj. Kyle Kelley, Lt. Jeffrey Lange, and Sgt. Scott Walker. Additionally, former Chief of Police Timothy Clothier resigned in 2020, citing interference from city officials in disciplinary matters and concerns about integrity within the department. Ongoing lawsuits from former employees like Sgt. Edward Smith, Lt. Brian Hilke, and Budget Officer Lisa Salisbury further highlight issues related to retaliation, hostile work environments, and discrimination within the department. ([stltoday.com](https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/ofallon-missouri-settles-lawsuits-with-high-ranking-police-officers-for-1-1-million/article_1c11e976-df89-563e-a7e1-ccb8d1c62ec6.html?utm_source=openai), [ksdk.com](https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/former-ofallon-missouri-police-chief-abrupt-resignation/63-e9276cad-dfb1-43f7-af69-43f0d06d96d1?utm_source=openai), [midriversnewsmagazine.com](https://www.midriversnewsmagazine.com/news/three-former-police-department-employees-lawsuits-against-o-fallon-outlined/article_4828e950-4969-11ec-a91d-eff3ca8a65a2.html?utm_source=openai))