Over the past decade, the Hollywood Police Department has faced multiple incidents involving officer misconduct. Notably, in 2019, Officer Kwesi Alleyne was caught on surveillance video kicking a handcuffed man in the head and subsequently falsifying the arrest report. He was charged with battery and falsifying a public record, leading to his resignation. ([wsvn.com](https://wsvn.com/news/investigations/hollywood-police-officer-kicked-handcuffed-man-in-head-lied-about-it-in-arrest-report/?utm_source=openai)) In 2022, Officer Matthew Barbieri was terminated for excessive use of force and conduct unbecoming, following a 2019 incident where he was acquitted of a misdemeanor battery charge but found to have violated department policies. ([nbcmiami.com](https://www.nbcmiami.com/investigations/hollywood-police-officer-acquitted-of-battery-charge-fired-for-excessive-use-of-force/2853938/?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, a 2004 report highlighted that 30 officers hired during a previous scandal had backgrounds including charges for driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, theft, and resisting a police officer. At least ten of these officers had multiple accusations of excessive use of force or police misconduct. ([browardpalmbeach.com](https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/hollywoods-finest-6314673?utm_source=openai)) These incidents underscore ongoing challenges within the department regarding officer conduct and accountability.
Disciplinary Actions Overview – Hollywood Police Department
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