In August 2002, Sergeant Stephen Wright filed a formal complaint alleging a hostile work environment and harassment due to a ‘no confidence’ petition circulated against him by fellow officers. The petition accused Wright of abusive behavior, including write-ups, employee slams, vulgar abuse, false accusations, name-calling, and abuse of power. Wright’s complaint led to an internal investigation, resulting in disciplinary actions against several officers involved in the petition. The situation escalated tensions within the department, highlighting issues of internal conflict and management challenges.

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