Create And Track Police Department History
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In November 2021, Officer Mathew Spraker, along with two other correctional officers, was involved in an incident where they held down an inmate and shaved off part of his eyebrow. This act led to charges of second-degree unlawful imprisonment and second-degree harassment. Spraker was placed on administrative leave pending further investigation and legal proceedings. ## […]
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Sergeant Susan Heath faced a series of retaliatory actions after filing complaints about gender-based discrimination. Incidents included unwarranted reprimands, forced attendance at a training academy despite medical conditions, and secret investigations. The court found overwhelming evidence of deliberate retaliation and awarded Heath $150,000 in compensatory damages for emotional distress. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Susan […]
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In 1999, Paul Hill was promoted to lieutenant despite having called a facility nurse a derogatory term in the presence of other officers. The incident was not disciplined, highlighting a pattern of gender-based discrimination within the department. This promotion was cited in lawsuits alleging a hostile work environment and unequal treatment of female officers. ## […]
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In 1998, Sergeant Cynthia Brissette was terminated after an incident where she made inappropriate comments to an inmate regarding his anatomy. The termination was later reduced to a demotion following arbitration. Brissette filed a lawsuit alleging gender-based discrimination and retaliation, claiming that her termination was a disproportionate sanction compared to male officers’ treatment. The court […]
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Sheriff John Grismore was stripped of his law enforcement capabilities on December 20, 2024, following multiple allegations of misconduct. Previous incidents include a video surfacing of him kicking a detainee, leading to his firing, and a denied motion to dismiss an assault charge. Investigations into his finances and a ban from the national law enforcement […]
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In August 2023, a lawsuit accused Undersheriff Bruce Barney of raping an inmate during a 1999 transport. The lawsuit, filed under the Adult Survivors Act, alleges that Barney sexually assaulted the inmate in the back of a transport vehicle. Sheriff Jay Cook terminated Barney on November 13, 2023, stating it was best to ‘part ways’ […]
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In 2018, Officer Paul Hardy abruptly retired after making inappropriate sexual comments about coworkers. Records indicate that the former sheriff allowed him to use sick days and personal days to extend his time on the job, enabling him to reach the 20-year retirement mark. This action allowed Hardy to collect his pension immediately, whereas otherwise, […]
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In late 2020, Deputy Ryan Griffin, who also served as the president of the department’s Police Benevolent Association, was investigated for sharing inflammatory, racist, and untrue material on his personal Facebook page. The posts included attacks on political figures, promotion of conspiracy theories, and derogatory comments about Black Lives Matter. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office […]
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In 2007, Deputy Sheriff Kenneth R. Eck Jr. was terminated for insubordination, serious misconduct, conduct unbecoming an employee, and dereliction of duty. He conducted an unauthorized investigation into two county employees for personal reasons, misused county resources, and refused to answer questions during the investigation. His actions included improper use of county resources, abuse of […]
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O’Rourke was terminated from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into inappropriate verbal communication of a sexual nature with a member of the public while on duty. Subsequently ## Officer Forum Links: – [who was employed by the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office and had prior service with the Geneseo Police Department. In November […]
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or lawsuits within the past ten years. The Brady List for the Cortland County Sheriff’s Office does not provide specific names or details of officers involved in misconduct. ([giglio-bradylist.com](https://giglio-bradylist.com/new-york/cortland-county-sheriffs-office?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [disciplinary actions](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/disciplinary-actions-69/)
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In April 2022, a lawsuit was filed against the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office alleging negligence and conversion related to the execution of a judgment. The plaintiff claimed that the sheriff’s office improperly executed a property sale and distributed proceeds to an attorney not of record, violating the plaintiff’s charging lien under Judiciary Law 475. The […]
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In 2015, Deputy Sheriff Igoe resigned from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department following allegations of misconduct. He was accused of making threatening and racist comments in telephone messages to the boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend. A settlement agreement was reached, wherein Igoe agreed to withdraw his grievance and resign in exchange for certain commitments from the […]
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In August 2024, a lawsuit was filed against the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office alleging that a deputy sheriff working courthouse security returned a woman’s cellphone to the wrong person. This led to the unauthorized dissemination of sexually explicit photos and videos from the phone on social media. The lawsuit claims negligence and breach of duty […]
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In April 2014, Sergeant William Zincio, a 17-year veteran of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, pleaded guilty to official misconduct, a class A misdemeanor. He falsified official documents by indicating he was working while actually on vacation, resulting in being paid for work he did not perform. Zincio resigned from his position and was required […]