Category: Audits

Over the past decade, the Portland Police Department has faced numerous disciplinary actions involving various violations. Common infractions include excessive use of force, failure to report incidents, untruthfulness, and improper handling of evidence. Disciplinary measures have ranged from command counseling and suspensions to terminations. The department has also been involved in multiple use-of-force incidents, some […]

An officer failed to respond properly to a domestic violence incident, resulting in a 20-hour suspension without pay.

An officer arrested a person but failed to inventory or take for safekeeping the belongings in their shopping cart, leading to a sustained allegation and command counseling.

An officer showed up to work under the influence of alcohol, driving a police vehicle to a crime scene with alcohol on their breath at 10:45 AM. The officer received a one-week suspension without pay and was required to undergo rehabilitation.

An officer failed to properly report a child abuse case, leading to a sustained allegation and disciplinary action.

An officer improperly used a Taser after a dubious foot chase, resulting in a sustained allegation and the officer’s resignation when facing 20 hours off without pay.

An officer was untruthful about health conditions and whether they received disability pay, leading to termination.

Between 2019 and 2023, the city of Sacramento spent over $22 million settling lawsuits involving claims of police misconduct. These cases included five deaths and 12 individuals who were seriously injured. The types of violations ranged from excessive use of force to unlawful detentions, with settlements varying from less than $100,000 to multi-million dollar agreements. […]