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Written by CBKN76
In recent years, the Gainesville Police Department has faced multiple disciplinary actions involving officers’ misconduct. Violations have included inappropriate comments, improper use of force, and policy breaches. Punishments have ranged from written warnings to suspensions and resignations. Notably, use-of-force incidents, such as K-9 attacks, have resulted in significant injuries and public scrutiny. Department-wide issues have […]
Written by CBKN76
Written by CBKN76
Written by CBKN76
Written by CBKN76
Written by CBKN76
Written by CBKN76
Over the past decade, the Hollywood Police Department has faced multiple incidents involving officer misconduct. Notably, in 2019, Officer Kwesi Alleyne was caught on surveillance video kicking a handcuffed man in the head and subsequently falsifying the arrest report. He was charged with battery and falsifying a public record, leading to his resignation. ([wsvn.com](https://wsvn.com/news/investigations/hollywood-police-officer-kicked-handcuffed-man-in-head-lied-about-it-in-arrest-report/?utm_source=openai)) In […]
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Between 2013 and 2021, the Pembroke Pines Police Department reported 39 civilian complaints of police misconduct, with 59% ruled in favor of civilians. The department recorded five police-involved fatalities during this period, with 40% of the victims unarmed. Additionally, 59% of all arrests were for low-level, non-violent offenses. These statistics highlight areas of concern regarding […]
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On June 11, 2023, Officer Jackson responded to a traffic incident where an SUV rear-ended two vehicles, including an unmarked car of an off-duty City of Miami officer. Despite the driver exhibiting signs of intoxication, such as stumbling and difficulty following directions, Officer Jackson did not conduct a DUI investigation, citing a language barrier as […]
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Over the past decade, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department has faced multiple allegations of officer misconduct, including excessive use of force and civil rights violations. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequency are not publicly disclosed. However, notable incidents include the 2020 protest where officers used rubber […]
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In May 2020, Officer Steven Pohorence was charged with first-degree misdemeanor battery after shoving a kneeling protester during a demonstration following George Floyd’s death. Pohorence had been reviewed by the department’s internal affairs unit for using force 79 times in under four years. He was suspended after the shoving incident and placed on administrative leave […]
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In April 2017, Officer Alexander Paul allegedly used excessive force against Raymond Purcell, a 62-year-old man. Paul reportedly hit Purcell with the butt of his gun, slammed him to the ground, and pulled his arms forcefully, resulting in injury. Paul then allegedly punched Purcell in the face, knocking out his partial dentures. An internal affairs […]
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In May 2020, Detective Eliezer Ramos fired a rubber bullet during a protest, striking LaToya Ratlieff in the face. Ratlieff suffered a broken eye socket, nerve damage, and a forehead gash requiring 20 stitches. A police investigation cleared Ramos of wrongdoing, stating he aimed at another individual when Ratlieff entered the line of fire. The […]
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Over the past decade, the Tallahassee Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions involving its officers. Notable incidents include the termination of officers for excessive use of force, off-duty altercations leading to arrests, and violations of the department’s social media policies. The department has also encountered controversies regarding inconsistent application of disciplinary measures, particularly in […]
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On February 12, 2023, Officer Derek Braxton was involved in an off-duty altercation at Baja’s Beach House nightclub, leading to his arrest on assault, battery, and disorderly conduct charges. He was terminated from TPD shortly after the incident. In November 2023, a jury found Braxton not guilty on all charges. Following the acquittal, Braxton sought […]