Category: Audits

Captain Clinton Dohmen was accused of retaliating against Sergeant Darcy French after she reported sexist memes circulated by officers. Allegations include avoiding meetings, removing duties without justification, and initiating unfounded complaints, leading to French’s demotion and legal action against the department.

Deputy Chief Marc Reina was named in a lawsuit by Detective Kristine Klotz, alleging retaliation and creation of a hostile work environment after she reported sexist remarks within the Robbery-Homicide Division. The lawsuit claims demotion and reassignment as forms of retaliation.

Captain Scot Williams faced allegations in a lawsuit by Detective Kristine Klotz for contributing to a hostile work environment and retaliatory actions following her complaints about sexist remarks within the Robbery-Homicide Division. The lawsuit details demotion and reassignment as forms of retaliation.

Officer Michael Coblentz faced charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and filing false police reports. He was implicated in falsifying records to misclassify individuals as gang members, causing unjust legal consequences and personal hardships for those affected. The LAPD’s involvement led to significant legal scrutiny and policy changes.

Officer Nicolas Martinez was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice and multiple counts of filing false police reports. His actions involved falsifying field interview cards, leading to the wrongful classification of individuals as gang members. This misconduct prompted lawsuits and a reevaluation of LAPD’s data practices.

Detective Christopher Marsden allegedly made derogatory comments comparing female detectives to sex workers, contributing to a hostile work environment. His remarks led to internal complaints and a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Detective Kristine Klotz, highlighting issues of sexism within the Robbery-Homicide Division.

Officer Braxton Shaw was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice and multiple counts of filing false police reports. He allegedly falsified field interview cards, misclassifying individuals as gang members, leading to wrongful detentions and reputational damage. This misconduct resulted in legal actions against the LAPD and the withdrawal from the CalGang database program.

Between 2015 and 2025, the LAPD faced numerous disciplinary actions involving officer misconduct. Common violations included falsifying reports, sexual harassment, and creating hostile work environments. Typical punishments ranged from suspensions to terminations, with some cases resulting in criminal charges. The department also faced multiple lawsuits alleging civil rights violations and workplace discrimination, leading to significant […]

Lieutenant Blanca Lopez was implicated in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging participation in creating a hostile work environment and retaliating against officers reporting misconduct. The lawsuit was filed in 2023, resulting in internal investigations.

Captain Scot Williams was implicated in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging he participated in creating a hostile work environment and retaliated against officers reporting misconduct. The lawsuit was filed in 2023, prompting internal investigations.

Captain Robin Petillo was named in a whistleblower lawsuit alleging involvement in fostering a hostile work environment and retaliating against officers who reported misconduct. The allegations emerged in 2023, leading to legal proceedings and departmental scrutiny.

Officer Nicolas Martinez was charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice and multiple counts of filing false police reports. He participated in falsifying field interview cards, leading to the misclassification of individuals as gang members. This misconduct, uncovered in 2020, resulted in criminal charges and departmental reforms.

Detective Christopher Marsden allegedly made derogatory comments comparing female detectives to sex workers, contributing to a hostile work environment. The misconduct was reported in 2023, leading to internal investigations and a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Detective Kristine Klotz.