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Brandon Valdez – Arvada Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Officer Brandon Valdez has been involved in multiple incidents alleging excessive force. In January 2018, he participated in a fatal officer-involved shooting deemed justified. Less than a month later, in February 2018, Valdez was accused of using excessive force during the arrest of Travis Cook, resulting in a lawsuit and a $100,000 settlement paid by the City of Arvada. Despite these incidents, Valdez remained on active duty without disciplinary action.

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