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Justin Hughes – Goodyear Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Deputy Chief Justin Hughes was placed on administrative leave in October 2019 alongside Chief Jerry Geier due to allegations of impropriety. While specific details about Hughes’ misconduct were not disclosed, the investigation into his actions was part of a broader inquiry that led to the termination of Chief Geier. The department has a history of internal affairs misuse, and Hughes had previously been accused of using internal investigations to retaliate against officers he disliked. Additionally, in 2005, Hughes was sued for allegedly violating a woman’s rights during an incident in El Mirage, Arizona, which resulted in a settlement. ([phoenixnewtimes.com](https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/goodyear-police-chief-jerry-geier-fired-internal-investigation-hughes-11409871?utm_source=openai))

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