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In October 2020, Officer Connor Lawrence, alongside Officer Brandon Lundgren, detained a 14-year-old Black boy outside a movie theater, using derogatory language and handcuffing the boy without clear justification. The city settled the resulting lawsuit for $48,000. Lawrence was required to attend additional training on resilience, compassion, and leadership for law enforcement, as well as […]
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In March 2018, Officer Darby Lannom entered the hospital room of Phayjjon McClellan, a Black man recovering from a gunshot wound, and attempted to seize his cellphone without a warrant. Lannom allegedly twisted McClellan’s arm, struck him in the face, and applied pressure to his wounds, causing severe pain and medical complications. The city settled […]
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In March 2018, Officer Vincent Catricala, alongside Officer Darby Lannom, entered the hospital room of Phayjjon McClellan, a Black man recovering from a gunshot wound, and attempted to seize his cellphone without a warrant. The officers’ actions led to a lawsuit alleging excessive force and violation of McClellan’s rights. The city settled the lawsuit for […]
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In October 2020, Officer Brandon Lundgren detained a 14-year-old Black boy outside a movie theater, referring to the group of teens as ‘a pack of animals’ and using other derogatory language. Lundgren handcuffed the boy and placed him in a patrol car without clear justification. The city settled the resulting lawsuit for $48,000. Lundgren was […]
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In April 2017, Officer Anthony Figueroa stopped Nandi Cain Jr., a Black man, for alleged jaywalking. Figueroa threw Cain to the ground and punched him multiple times, resulting in a broken nose and concussion. The incident was captured on video and led to public outcry. The city settled a civil rights lawsuit with Cain for […]
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In 2024, an internal investigation revealed that a San Diego Police officer used excessive force during the arrest of a mentally ill individual. The officer’s actions were found to be in violation of department policies, resulting in disciplinary action and further scrutiny of the department’s handling of individuals with mental health issues.
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Captain Alberto Leos filed a lawsuit against the San Diego Police Department in October 2023, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation. Leos claimed he was passed over for promotions in favor of less experienced white officers and faced retaliation for refusing to falsify traffic collision reports, including one involving the police chief’s son.
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Officer Ryan Nisleit, son of San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit, was involved in a traffic collision that led to allegations of report falsification within the department. Captain Alberto Leos alleged that department leadership altered the collision report to reduce potential punishment for Nisleit. The incident contributed to claims of nepotism and preferential treatment within […]
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In 2023, a San Diego Police officer was found to have engaged in racial profiling during traffic stops. Data revealed that the officer was significantly more likely to stop Black individuals compared to white individuals, leading to internal investigations and discussions about racial bias within the department.
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In January 2021, during a raid on an illegal gambling den, a San Diego Police officer made racially insensitive remarks, stating that his K9 would not bite a white officer as the dog only likes ‘dark meat.’ The officer also commented that handcuffs did ‘not like dark meat’ when having difficulty restraining a Hispanic woman. […]
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In January 2020, a San Diego Police officer placed a life-sized cardboard cutout of rapper Rick Ross in the department’s Southeastern Division lineup room. The cutout was adorned with items suggesting stereotypes of African American males and included a caption encouraging officers to sign up for overtime. An internal investigation found the display to be […]
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In May 2021, Officer Colbert was involved in the arrest of Jose Deleon, a man with schizophrenia, near a downtown trolley station. During the encounter, Colbert punched Deleon in the head while he was on the ground and not engaged in assaultive conduct. An internal affairs investigation found the use of force to be excessive […]
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On February 22, 2020, an off-duty San Diego Police officer was reported to have made racially charged statements, including ‘I kill [Black people] for a living. I am a cop,’ while intoxicated near Old Town. The officer was arrested for public intoxication, and an internal investigation found violations of department policies. The officer is no […]
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In September 2021, a San Diego Police sergeant conducted a stop on a Black woman, mistakenly identifying her as a suspect with outstanding warrants. The sergeant approached her with a drawn gun without properly verifying her identity, leading to a wrongful detention. An internal investigation determined that the sergeant failed to follow departmental procedures in […]
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In January 2022, Sergeant Anthony Briese allowed a detained individual to make a phone call, citing his religious beliefs as the reason for this leniency. Captain Martha Sainz questioned this decision, leading to Briese filing an Equal Employment Opportunity complaint against her. The incident resulted in internal conflict and legal action within the department.