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In 2015, Officer Charles Mays, along with another officer, was involved in an incident where they kicked, pepper-sprayed, and tased Noel Carter while Carter was sitting on the ground. The use of force was found to be within policy, but the incident drew significant public attention. ([scribd.com](https://www.scribd.com/document/521379267/Review-of-Orlando-Police-Department?utm_source=openai))
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Former Officer William Escobar was involved in multiple incidents of misconduct. In 2014, he was caught on camera punching, dragging, and kicking a handcuffed man, leading to his termination and subsequent reinstatement after a not guilty verdict. In 2020, he submitted a false report and failed to report possible crimes he witnessed, resulting in his […]
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In 2018, Officer Neal Chase was disciplined for kicking a 13-year-old boy in the chest after the boy stopped running from police and dropped to his knees. Chase received a 16-hour suspension, which he served using vacation time. ([scribd.com](https://www.scribd.com/document/521379267/Review-of-Orlando-Police-Department?utm_source=openai))
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Officer Jonathan Mills, named 2018’s patrol officer of the year, was disciplined after body camera footage from May 2019 showed him taunting and belittling a teenager during an arrest for loitering. Mills grabbed the teen’s hands, commented on their softness, and tossed another teen’s cellphone to the ground. He received a verbal reprimand for his […]
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In August 2014, Officer Peter Delio was involved in an incident where he kneed a handcuffed man, Rob Liese, in the stomach while in a holding cell, resulting in a ruptured spleen. Liese had been arrested for not paying a bar tab. Delio received an oral reprimand and a one-week suspension for violating department policy. […]
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In 2015, Officer James Wilson was involved in an incident with a homeless man, Terre Johnson, where excessive force was alleged. Body camera footage showed a struggle between Wilson and Johnson after Wilson poured out their beers. Johnson was charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer but was found not guilty. Wilson received an […]
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In July 2021, Officer Yukniewicz, alongside Officer Brigitte Curbelo, forcefully arrested an innocent Black woman during a DUI stop involving the woman’s fiancé. The woman was tackled and charged with resisting without violence; the charge was later dropped. An Internal Affairs investigation found Yukniewicz violated department policies. She resigned during the investigation. ([cltampa.com](https://www.cltampa.com/news/tampa-police-officer-who-violently-arrested-innocent-black-woman-has-a-history-of-violations-13327888?utm_source=openai))
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Over the past decade, the Tampa Police Department has faced several incidents involving officer misconduct. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequency are not publicly detailed. However, cases have included excessive use of force, improper arrests, and violations of departmental policies. Typical punishments have ranged from suspensions […]
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In July 2021, Officer Curbelo, along with Officer Briana Yukniewicz, aggressively arrested an innocent Black woman who was concerned about her fiancé’s safety during a DUI stop. The woman was tackled to the ground and charged with resisting without violence; the charge was later dropped due to insufficient evidence. An Internal Affairs investigation found Curbelo […]
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Lieutenant Brandon Lanier, formerly a commander within the Internal Affairs Department of the Miami Police Department, filed a lawsuit in 2024 alleging he was demoted and discriminated against for performing his duties. Lanier claimed that after investigating and reprimanding then-Assistant Chief Manny Morales in 2021 for failing to properly investigate a crash involving a police […]
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Over the past decade, the Miami Police Department has faced numerous disciplinary actions involving its officers. Notably, Captain Javier Ortiz accumulated over 60 citizen complaints, including 18 related to use of force, leading to multiple suspensions and eventual termination. Officer Danny Torres faced six suspensions between 2014 and 2019 for various policy violations, including improper […]
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Captain Javier Ortiz, a former president of the Fraternal Order of Police, has been a controversial figure within the Miami Police Department. Over his 18-year career, Ortiz accumulated more than 60 citizen complaints, including 18 involving the use of force. In 2020, he was suspended for claiming to be Black to apply for promotions, despite […]
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Officer Wanda Jean-Baptiste, formerly a detective in the Internal Affairs Department of the Miami Police Department, filed a lawsuit in 2024 alleging she was demoted and discriminated against for performing her duties. Jean-Baptiste claimed that after investigating and reprimanding then-Assistant Chief Manny Morales in 2021 for failing to properly investigate a crash involving a police […]
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Officer Danny Torres, a 27-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department, has faced multiple allegations of misconduct. In September 2024, during a traffic stop involving Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, Torres was seen on body camera footage forcefully removing Hill from his vehicle and restraining him on the ground. This incident led to an internal […]
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Over the past decade, the Jacksonville Police Department has faced numerous disciplinary actions involving serious misconduct and civil rights violations. Notable incidents include cases of excessive force, improper searches, and sexual exploitation by officers. The department has implemented measures such as body-worn cameras, citizen review boards, and updated use-of-force policies to promote accountability. However, challenges […]