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Disciplinary Actions Overview – Palm Bay Police Department

Written by CBKN76

Over the past decade, the Palm Bay Police Department has faced multiple lawsuits and allegations of misconduct. Notable incidents include the wrongful arrest of Karen Maloof in 2023, the tasing of Thomas Farley in 2024 resulting in paralysis, and the hospitalization of Scott MacIntyre in 2022. These cases highlight concerns over the department’s use-of-force policies and internal oversight. Specific statistics on disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their outcomes are not publicly disclosed, but these incidents suggest a pattern of serious misconduct and civil rights violations within the department.

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