Detective Hunter, along with his partner, reported misconduct within the department, including the mishandling of evidence in serious cases. After raising these concerns, Hunter faced retaliation, including dismissal from the department. He was later reinstated after an independent hearing did not uphold his firing. His experiences highlight challenges faced by whistleblowers within law enforcement agencies.

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