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with one civilian complaint of police misconduct reported in 2020 ## Officer Forum Links: – [the Fredonia Marshal's Office has a Police Accountability score of 30%](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/the-fredonia-marshals-office-has-a-police-accountability-score-of-30/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [the Fredonia Marshal's Office has a Police Accountability score of 30%](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/the-fredonia-marshals-office-has-a-police-accountability-score-of-30/)
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or lawsuits within the past 10 years. The available data does not provide detailed accounts of such incidents involving named officers. ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-39/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-39/)
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In 2022, Officer Cambell was mentioned in a lawsuit alleging that he refused to assist a resident who reported being harassed and tortured by government officials and military drones. The resident claimed that Cambell declined to investigate or provide protection, raising concerns about the department’s responsiveness to citizen complaints. The lawsuit was dismissed as frivolous, […]
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In September 2002, Officer Kenneth Johnson engaged in a high-speed pursuit of a suspect, Kendrick, who had attempted to run over a police officer. The chase resulted in a collision involving the Sanders family, leading to a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments due to excessive force and unnecessary pursuit. The court […]
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Detective Varnrobinson reported internal misconduct, including the mishandling of evidence in serious cases. Following his whistleblowing, he faced retaliation, including termination from the department. Unlike his partner, his termination was upheld, leading to a lawsuit against the town for wrongful termination. His case underscores the difficulties faced by officers who report internal issues. ## Officer […]
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Appointed as police chief in 2012, Chief Hughes was accused of retaliating against detectives Walt Hunter and Jarris Varnrobinson after they reported misconduct within the department. The detectives alleged that Hughes targeted them for dismissal as part of a vendetta, leading to lawsuits against the town for wrongful termination. These actions raised concerns about leadership […]
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Detective Hunter, along with his partner, reported misconduct within the department, including the mishandling of evidence in serious cases. After raising these concerns, Hunter faced retaliation, including dismissal from the department. He was later reinstated after an independent hearing did not uphold his firing. His experiences highlight challenges faced by whistleblowers within law enforcement agencies. […]
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In 2014, Lieutenant Tryon was implicated in obstructing a criminal investigation into the alleged rape of a Hispanic high school female by members of the local high school football team. He allegedly returned cell phones containing potential evidence to the suspects, hindering the investigation. Additionally, Tryon was accused of returning a firearm to a suspect […]
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Former Lieutenant Alex Huntley was convicted in June 2018 for violating an individual’s civil rights by assaulting a handcuffed and compliant arrestee on December 24, 2014. Huntley sprayed pepper spray in the arrestee’s face, knocked him to the ground, stomped on him, and repeatedly kicked and punched him while the arrestee screamed in pain. A […]
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Former Officer Levy Kelly was accused of sexually assaulting Alexandria Quinn over a three-year period starting when she was 14. In 2012, after Quinn threatened to reveal the abuse, Kelly allegedly maced her during an arrest for minor in possession of alcohol, a charge that was later dropped. Quinn filed a federal civil lawsuit in […]
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In November 2016, Officer Jeff Bonar was captured on video punching a woman in the face during an arrest. The Flagstaff Police Department found that Bonar violated policies on unreasonable and excessive force and for failing to activate his body camera. Following a disciplinary board’s recommendation for termination, Bonar resigned from the department. The incident […]
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In 2021, Officer Michael Johnson was involved in a high-speed pursuit that violated department protocols, leading to a collision that injured an innocent bystander. The department’s review concluded that Officer Johnson’s actions were reckless, resulting in a demotion and a two-week suspension without pay. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Michael Johnson](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-michael-johnson-2/) ## Officer Forum […]
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In 1978, City Manager Fuller was involved in the termination of Officer McKinley, allegedly due to McKinley’s union activities and public criticism of the city council. Fuller pressured Chief Mauldin to dismiss McKinley, leading to a lawsuit where the court found the termination violated McKinley’s First Amendment rights. ## Officer Forum Links: – [City Manager […]
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In 2013, Officer Jerome was involved in the alleged retaliation against Officer Drake after she reported misconduct. Jerome reportedly expressed concerns about Drake’s fitness for duty following her report, contributing to a hostile work environment that led to legal action against the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Jerome](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-jerome/) ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
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In 2013, Chief Pitman was implicated in retaliatory actions against Officers Drake and Hunter after they reported misconduct within the department. Pitman allegedly made derogatory remarks about the officers and reassigned them to less favorable positions, leading to a lawsuit alleging First Amendment retaliation and whistleblower violations. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Chief of Police […]