Disciplinary Actions Overview – Downers Grove Police Department

Comprehensive statistics about agency-wide disciplinary actions are not publicly available. However, several individual cases highlight issues within the department:
– **Types of Violations and Their Frequency**: Incidents have included false statements, failure to report property damage, and alleged violations of constitutional rights.
– **Typical Punishments and Their Severity**: Disciplinary actions have ranged from termination to legal settlements.
– **Use-of-Force Incidents and Their Outcomes**: Specific data on use-of-force incidents is not readily available.
– **Department-Wide Corruption or Scandals**: No widespread corruption or scandals have been reported in the last decade.
The following entries detail specific cases involving individual officers:

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