Disciplinary Actions Overview – Centennial Police Department

As of March 2025, the Centennial Police Department has reported a total of 15 disciplinary actions over the past decade. The most common violations include excessive use of force (5 incidents), misconduct (4 incidents), and policy violations (6 incidents). Punishments have ranged from mandatory retraining sessions to suspensions without pay, and in severe cases, termination of employment. The department has also recorded 10 use-of-force incidents, resulting in 2 civilian injuries and 1 fatality. Notably, in 2020, the department faced a corruption scandal involving evidence tampering, leading to the dismissal of charges in several cases and the implementation of stricter evidence handling protocols.

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