Create And Track Police Department History
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Officer Justin Gilliland was present during the 2014 incident where T.D.H. was tased multiple times while experiencing a seizure. Despite being in close proximity and having the opportunity to intervene, he did not act to prevent the excessive use of force. The court denied him qualified immunity for his failure to intervene. ## Officer Forum […]
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In 2014, Officer James Fazekas was involved in the incident where Officer Morgan tased Michelle Helm, who was handcuffed and lying face down. Officer Fazekas failed to intervene during this use of excessive force. The court found that his inaction contributed to the violation of Helm’s constitutional rights, resulting in a denial of qualified immunity. […]
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Chief of Police Greg Carroll was present during the first tasing incident involving T.D.H. in 2014. Despite witnessing the use of excessive force, he failed to intervene. The Eleventh Circuit Court ruled that Chief Carroll had sufficient time and opportunity to prevent the tasing but did not act, leading to a denial of qualified immunity […]
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In 2014, Officer George Morris tased T.D.H., a minor experiencing a grand mal seizure, three times while she was restrained by multiple officers. The Eleventh Circuit Court found this use of force to be excessive and clearly unconstitutional, denying Officer Morris qualified immunity. T.D.H. was not charged with any crime, and the court proceedings highlighted […]
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The case of Watson v. City of Prichard also included allegations that Officer Brown, an African-American officer, was caught stealing fuel and received a ten-day suspension that he did not serve. This incident was cited as part of the broader claim of disparate disciplinary practices within the Prichard Police Department. [Source: https://casetext.com/case/watson-v-city-of-prichard] ## Officer Forum […]
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In the same case, Watson v. City of Prichard, it was alleged that Officer Smith, an African-American officer, ran over another officer and was not disciplined for the incident. This was presented as evidence of the Prichard Police Department’s alleged practice of disciplining African-American officers less harshly than their white counterparts. [Source: https://casetext.com/case/watson-v-city-of-prichard] ## Officer […]
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According to allegations in Watson v. City of Prichard, Officer Jones, an African-American officer, was reported to have called a murder suspect to inform him that police were en route to his mother’s house, yet he was not censured for this action. This incident was highlighted as part of a pattern of disparate disciplinary practices […]
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In the case of Watson v. City of Prichard, it was alleged that Officer Jackson, an African-American officer, was permitted to assault a younger white officer without facing any disciplinary action. This incident was cited as an example of disparate disciplinary practices within the Prichard Police Department, where African-American officers were allegedly disciplined less harshly […]
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In September 2019, Officer Anthony was involved in the arrest of Mr. Anderson, who alleged that Anthony and three unknown officers used excessive force by pulling him from his vehicle and slamming him against it, causing re-injury to his neck. Anderson also claimed that Anthony illegally seized his lawfully possessed handgun and ammunition, withholding them […]
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On July 7, 2017, Officer Bryan Smith was involved in the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Gabriel Sage Barnes following a high-speed chase. The incident led to a federal lawsuit filed by Barnes’ family, alleging that Smith ‘executed’ the teenager by shooting him approximately eight times. The lawsuit was later dropped after the family reviewed body […]
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In July 2003, Officer Stephens engaged in sexual misconduct with a female inmate, Aquia Averhart, while she was incarcerated. He made sexual remarks and jokes, and eventually coerced her into sexual acts by suggesting it would make her time in jail easier. This behavior led to legal action against the City of Prattville and its […]
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In April 2009, Officer Camille Emmanuel participated in a traffic stop during which a taser was used on Eugene Gilliam, resulting in Gilliam’s death from heart failure. This incident prompted a lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful death. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/gilliam-ex-rel-waldroup-v-city-of-prattville?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Camille Emmanuel](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/camille-emmanuel/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Camille Emmanuel](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/camille-emmanuel/)
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In April 2009, Officer Brian Gentry was involved in a traffic stop where he used a taser on Eugene Gilliam, who subsequently died from heart failure. The incident led to a lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful death. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/gilliam-ex-rel-waldroup-v-city-of-prattville?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Brian Gentry](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/brian-gentry/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Brian Gentry](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/brian-gentry/)
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In June 2006, Officer Ronald Davis responded to a domestic disturbance call. During the incident, he forcibly entered a residence without a warrant, physically assaulted Kelli Harris by throwing her to the floor and striking her repeatedly, resulting in serious injuries including a dislocated shoulder and broken ankle. Later, at the hospital, Davis used a […]
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Officer David Lyn Bowden was decertified by the Alabama Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) due to misconduct. Specific details regarding the nature of the misconduct, incidents, and disciplinary actions are not publicly disclosed. ([prisonlegalnews.org](https://www.prisonlegalnews.org/news/publications/alabama-police-officer-decertification/?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [David Lyn Bowden](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/david-lyn-bowden/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [David Lyn Bowden](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/david-lyn-bowden/)