Disciplinary Actions Overview – Lafayette Police Department

Comprehensive statistics on agency-wide disciplinary actions, patterns of misconduct, use-of-force incidents, and any department-wide corruption or scandals are not readily available in the provided sources. However, the Lafayette Police Department has faced several high-profile incidents involving officer misconduct over the past decade, including cases of excessive force, harassment, and violations of constitutional rights. These incidents have led to lawsuits, settlements, and disciplinary actions such as suspensions, demotions, and terminations. The department has also been subject to public scrutiny and legal challenges regarding its handling of panhandling laws and alleged retaliatory actions against officers reporting misconduct. ([casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/henagan-v-city-of-lafayette-1?utm_source=openai))

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