John Savaiko – Miramar Police Department

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  • March 24, 2025 at 1:33 am #9770 Reply
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    Former Major John Savaiko filed a lawsuit against the City of Miramar, alleging that he was passed over for promotion to Assistant Chief in favor of a Black outsider, Leonard Burgess, as part of a diversity initiative. Savaiko claimed he was demoted to Sergeant, lost his take-home car and management benefits, and was reassigned to a remote location after filing a discrimination charge. The city settled the lawsuit in 2022, paying Savaiko $150,000 without admitting liability.

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