Over the past decade, the Ithaca Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions involving individual officers. Notable cases include Officer Sarah Crews, who received multiple notices of discipline between 2015 and 2019 for confrontational behavior with colleagues and citizens, leading to her suspension and a notice of termination. Investigator Christine Barksdale retired in 2022 amid allegations of inadequate case investigations, particularly concerning sex abuse cases, resulting in her decertification by the state. These incidents highlight challenges within the department related to officer conduct and internal accountability.