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Over the past decade, the San Diego Police Department has faced numerous disciplinary actions and lawsuits involving individual officers. These incidents include excessive use of force, racial discrimination, and falsification of reports. The department has been scrutinized for its handling of officer misconduct, leading to internal investigations and legal settlements. Notably, there have been cases […]
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Interim Police Chief Darren Allison, who succeeded LeRonne Armstrong, was found to have failed in ensuring a thorough internal affairs investigation into allegations against Detective Phong Tran. This led to a two-day suspension for Allison, highlighting ongoing leadership challenges within the department.
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Over the past decade, the Oakland Police Department has faced numerous disciplinary actions, including cases of officer misconduct, leadership failures, and systemic issues. Notable incidents involve officers engaging in hit-and-run accidents, unreported firearm discharges, and allegations of bribery and perjury. The department has undergone multiple leadership changes, with several chiefs being terminated or resigning amid […]
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Homicide Detective Phong Tran was accused of bribing a key witness before a 2016 murder trial, which resulted in the wrongful convictions of two men. An investigation found that internal affairs failed to rigorously examine these allegations, leading to a broader inquiry into leadership failures within the department.
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Former Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired in 2020 after federal monitor Robert Warshaw criticized her handling of a 2018 officer-involved shooting. Warshaw deemed her failure to discipline the officers involved as ‘incompetent.’ Kirkpatrick later sued the city for wrongful termination and won, with a jury finding she was fired in retaliation for her statements.
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In 2021, Sgt. Michael Chung was involved in a hit-and-run incident where he struck a parked car with his police cruiser in San Francisco and failed to report it. The following year, he discharged his firearm inside an elevator at police headquarters and attempted to cover it up by disposing of the shell casing over […]
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Former Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong was fired in 2023 after a probe concluded that he failed to properly investigate and discipline Sgt. Michael Chung for his misconduct, including a hit-and-run incident and an unreported firearm discharge within police headquarters. Armstrong’s termination was part of ongoing federal oversight aimed at addressing systemic issues within the department.
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Over the past decade, the Reno Police Department has faced several high-profile cases involving officer misconduct. Notable incidents include sexual harassment, discrimination, and allegations of corruption. The department has conducted internal affairs investigations confirming such misconduct, leading to disciplinary actions ranging from removal from specialized units to forced resignations. However, some cases have been criticized […]
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Sergeant Laura Conklin filed multiple lawsuits against the City of Reno, alleging gender and sexual orientation discrimination. She reported degrading treatment from fellow officers and supervisors, including being asked to provide inappropriate photos of a female co-worker. Conklin also exposed the use of racial epithets by the Special Enforcement Team. Despite winning settlements totaling $54,000, […]
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Former Sergeant Jim Stegmaier alleged corruption and harassment within the Reno Police Department. He claimed he was forced to resign after reporting misconduct, including receiving a pornographic text message from a fellow sergeant and uncovering derogatory information about another officer. An internal affairs investigation had previously determined that Stegmaier pointed his gun at other officers. […]
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In September 2021, Sergeant Paul Sifre attended a law enforcement conference in Las Vegas, where he made sexually explicit comments to two female detectives, Apryl McElroy and Jessica Troup. He asked inappropriate questions about their personal lives, creating a hostile work environment. An internal affairs investigation confirmed the harassment, leading to his removal from the […]
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In March 2019, Officer Theodore Huntsman was involved in the death of Roy Anthony Scott, a 65-year-old man with paranoid schizophrenia. Scott called 911 to report suspicious individuals, but no one was found. During the encounter, officers handcuffed Scott and restrained him on the ground. Scott became unresponsive and later died. His family filed a […]
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Over the past five years, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has faced over 250 complaints of excessive force. However, only a small percentage resulted in disciplinary action. Common violations include excessive use of force, improper handling of individuals with mental health issues, and sexual misconduct. Typical punishments range from suspension to termination, though […]
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In March 2021, Officer Vidal Contreras shot Seth Greenstone, who was holding a box cutter and appeared to be attempting self-harm. Contreras’ body camera footage showed that he fired at Greenstone after twice commanding him to drop the knife. Greenstone was shot in the head and suffered severe injuries, rendering him unable to speak or […]
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In October 2018, Sergeant Buford Kenton was involved in the fatal shooting of Lloyd Napouk, a 44-year-old man holding a toy sword. After a brief negotiation, officers shot Napouk, who was later found to be holding a plastic sword. Napouk’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the department and Kenton, alleging excessive and unreasonable […]