Over the past decade, the Alexandria Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions involving serious misconduct. Notably, in 2020, two high-ranking officers were terminated, and another was demoted for violations including misuse of departmental resources, unauthorized investigations, and dishonesty during internal probes. The department has also been implicated in excessive force incidents, leading to civil rights lawsuits. These cases highlight ongoing challenges within the department regarding adherence to protocols and ethical standards. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/clark-v-city-of-alexandria-4?utm_source=openai))