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The Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training Board voted to revoke the peace officer certifications of six officers, including Chief Marshal Jerry Darger, due to findings of police misconduct and religious discrimination. These actions were part of a broader effort to address systemic issues within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Unnamed Officers](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/unnamed-officers-5/) ## […]
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Officer Barlow testified that police reports were altered under his and Chief Darger’s direction to ensure they were ‘accurate and complete.’ However, these alterations were significant and raised concerns about the integrity of police records. This led to legal scrutiny and contributed to the broader findings of misconduct within the department. ## Officer Forum Links: […]
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As Chief Marshal, Darger was implicated in a federal lawsuit where the Colorado City Marshal’s Office was found to have engaged in a pattern of police misconduct and religious discrimination. The court ordered extensive reforms, including the hiring of a police-practices consultant and a mentor for the Chief of Police. Additionally, the Arizona Police Officer […]
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In December 2017, Officer Brandon Hicks was involved in the arrest of 17-year-old Ulysses Wilkerson, who sustained severe injuries including a cracked eye socket and brain injury. A lawsuit filed in November 2019 accused Hicks and four other officers of unlawful use of force. Hicks was no longer employed by the Troy Police Department at […]
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Former Police Chief Steve Gesell was terminated on September 14, 2023, following an independent investigation that concluded his conduct violated city policies, including insubordination. The investigation was initiated after a May 9, 2023, city council meeting where Gesell displayed inappropriate behavior. Additionally, the Arizona Civil Rights Division found that under Gesell’s leadership, the department discriminated […]
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Detailed description of misconduct, disciplinary actions and outcomes. Multiple sentences are allowed here to provide complete information about the officer’s misconduct history. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-43/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-43/)
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In the 2016 incident involving Mr. Lankford, Officer Alvarez arrived at the scene and struck Lankford with a baton approximately three or four times on the shin while officers were yelling commands. This action was part of a lawsuit alleging excessive force. Alvarez’s use of force was documented in court records, and he admitted to […]
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Officer Velez was involved in the 2016 arrest of Mr. Lankford, during which he used baton strikes to Lankford’s lower legs to gain control of his hands. This use of force was part of a lawsuit alleging excessive force and misconduct. The court documents indicate that Velez acknowledged using his baton on Lankford in his […]
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In May 2009, Officer Jorge Diaz was involved in an incident where he allegedly used excessive force during the arrest of a resident. The resident claimed that after being handcuffed, Officer Diaz violently elbowed him in the eye without provocation. The court found sufficient evidence to deny Officer Diaz’s claim to qualified immunity regarding the […]
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Officer Buell arrived at the scene of Mr. Lankford’s arrest in 2016 and allegedly struck Lankford’s legs with a baton to gain compliance. Additionally, during transport to the police station, Buell was accused of using racial epithets towards Lankford. A lawsuit was filed against Buell, alleging excessive force and racial discrimination. The court found that […]
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In 2016, Sergeant Fiorilla initiated a traffic stop without reasonable suspicion, leading to the unlawful arrest of Mr. Lankford. During the arrest, Fiorilla used excessive force by taking Lankford to the ground and attempting to gain control of his hands, which were underneath Lankford’s body. The municipal court later dismissed all charges against Lankford, citing […]
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or lawsuits involving individual officers of the Clarkdale Police Department in Arizona within the past 10 years. While the Clarkdale Police Department is listed on the Brady List ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-38/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-38/)
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Detailed description of misconduct, disciplinary actions and outcomes. Multiple sentences are allowed here to provide complete information about the officer’s misconduct history. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-42/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Officer Name](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/officer-name-42/)
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On January 9, 2021, Sergeant Johnson was involved in the arrest of an individual who had called 9-1-1 stating he was suicidal and had a loaded firearm. During the arrest, the individual alleged that Sergeant Johnson and other officers used excessive force, resulting in a fractured knee. The individual filed a lawsuit against Sergeant Johnson […]