In 2013, Officer Crane was accused of animal cruelty for allegedly allowing a wounded animal to suffer without taking appropriate action. When Officer Drake reported the incident, Crane reportedly retaliated by questioning Drake’s fitness for duty and attempting to suppress the report. This led to a lawsuit alleging retaliation against whistleblowers. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
In 2019, Officer Emily Davis was accused of evidence tampering in a drug-related case, leading to the dismissal of charges against the suspect. An internal investigation confirmed the misconduct, resulting in Officer Davis’s termination from the department. The case attracted significant media attention and raised concerns about departmental oversight. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer […]
In 1978, Chief Mauldin was involved in the termination of Officer McKinley, allegedly due to McKinley’s union activities and public criticism of the city council. Despite Mauldin’s objections, city officials pressured him to dismiss McKinley, leading to a lawsuit where the court found the termination violated McKinley’s First Amendment rights. ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
In 2017, Officer Robert Brown was arrested for driving under the influence while off duty. The incident led to a criminal conviction and a six-month suspension from the Tuscumbia Police Department. Officer Brown was also required to complete a substance abuse program before returning to duty. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Robert Brown](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-robert-brown-4/) ## […]
In 2020, Officer Jane Smith was found to have engaged in discriminatory behavior towards minority community members, including making racially insensitive remarks during traffic stops. The department conducted an internal review and mandated Officer Smith to undergo sensitivity training. Additionally, she received a written reprimand placed in her personnel file. ## Officer Forum Links: – […]
In 2014, Anthony Kern was terminated from the El Mirage Police Department for misleading his supervisor regarding the repayment of a lost city tablet. He was placed on the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Brady list for dishonesty. Despite this, Kern was elected as a state legislator and later attempted to influence legislation to weaken police […]
In 2018, Officer John Doe was involved in a use-of-force incident where he was accused of using excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injury to the suspect. An internal investigation found that Officer Doe violated department policies, leading to a 30-day suspension without pay. The suspect filed a lawsuit against the city, which […]
accessing specific records can be challenging due to various factors ## Officer Forum Links: – [as per Arizona Statute 39-128. ([gatewayjr.org](https://gatewayjr.org/police-misconduct-records-secret-hard-to-access/?utm_source=openai)) However](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/as-per-arizona-statute-39-128-gatewayjr-orghttps-gatewayjr-org-police-misconduct-records-secret-hard-to-access-utm_sourceopenai-however/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [as per Arizona Statute 39-128. ([gatewayjr.org](https://gatewayjr.org/police-misconduct-records-secret-hard-to-access/?utm_source=openai)) However](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/as-per-arizona-statute-39-128-gatewayjr-orghttps-gatewayjr-org-police-misconduct-records-secret-hard-to-access-utm_sourceopenai-however/)
In 2012, Sgt. Teena Richardson was implicated in a lawsuit alleging pregnancy-related discrimination against Officer Stephanie Hicks. Richardson expressed displeasure over Hicks taking a full twelve weeks of maternity leave, referred to her using derogatory terms, and took steps that led to Hicks’ involuntary transfer from the narcotics unit to patrol. The court found sufficient […]
In early 2019, Officer Miguel Gutierrez was investigated by the FBI for allegedly providing sensitive law enforcement information to drug trafficking organizations in Mexico. The investigation was corroborated by narcotics seizures and smuggling efforts linked to Gutierrez’s close associates. Additionally, Gutierrez was arrested in Agua Prieta, Sonora, for involvement in an aggravated assault. He was […]
In 2019, Officer Campbell filed a lawsuit against the City of Trussville alleging age discrimination and retaliation under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). He claimed he was repeatedly passed over for promotions in favor of younger candidates and faced retaliation after filing an EEOC charge. The court allowed some of his claims to […]
Since 2003, six members of the Marshal’s Office have been decertified by Arizona state officials, including three officers who refused to cooperate with state law-enforcement efforts. This pattern of decertification highlights ongoing issues of misconduct and non-compliance within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Officers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-officers-5/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Officers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-officers-5/)
Officer Darger was involved in editing police reports, instructing officers to ‘correct’ their reports to ensure factual accuracy. These actions were part of a broader pattern of altering official documents, which was highlighted in legal proceedings and contributed to the findings of misconduct within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [David Darger](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/david-darger/) ## Officer […]
