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David O’Dea – Tacoma Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Former Lieutenant David O’Dea was placed on leave in 2016 following an officer-involved shooting and was terminated after a 10-month investigation. O’Dea sued the city for wrongful termination, alleging he was fired for not shooting to kill a suspect. The lawsuit was dismissed, and O’Dea has appealed the decision. He also filed multiple Public Records Act lawsuits against the city, resulting in a $2.6 million judgment in one case.

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