Disciplinary Actions Overview – Takoma Park Police Department

Over the past decade, the Takoma Park Police Department has recorded the following statistics:
– **2023**: 11 complaints involving 10 sworn officers and 4 civilian employees. Two complaints resulted in sustained findings of improper conduct, with one leading to a written reprimand and another pending disciplinary action. Four complaints led to performance counseling, two were unfounded, and three remained under investigation. Officers had 12,675 public contacts, making complaints represent less than 0.01% of interactions. ([mocoshow.com](https://mocoshow.com/2024/01/31/takoma-park-police-releases-summary-of-2023-internal-affairs-complaint-investigations/?utm_source=openai))
– **2022**: Six complaints involving eight sworn officers and one civilian employee. Three complaints resulted in sustained findings, leading to one written reprimand and one performance counseling. Three complaints were unfounded, and one was pending. Officers had 10,576 public contacts, with complaints representing approximately 0.00028% of interactions. ([mocoshow.com](https://mocoshow.com/2023/01/19/takoma-park-internal-affairs-complaint-investigations-2022/?utm_source=openai))
– **2021**: 13 complaints involving nine officers and two civilian employees. Eleven complaints resulted in sustained findings, leading to seven written reprimands, two suspensions without pay, and one demotion. One complaint was unfounded, and one resulted in resignation during the investigation. Officers had 10,346 public contacts, with complaints representing 0.0013% of interactions. ([sourceofthespring.com](https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2788875/takoma-park-internal-affairs-investigated-13-complaints-2021-down-2020/?utm_source=openai))
– **2020**: 20 complaints involving 13 sworn officers and five civilian employees. Twelve complaints resulted in sustained findings, leading to two written reprimands, one loss of pay, one retirement during investigation, and one resignation in lieu of termination. Five cases led to other forms of discipline, and two were pending. Officers had 12,081 public contacts, with complaints representing 0.06% of interactions. ([sourceofthespring.com](https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/2598049/takoma-park-police-investigated-20-internal-complaints-2020/?utm_source=openai))
– **2017**: 17 complaints involving 13 sworn officers and one civilian employee. Six complaints resulted in sustained findings, leading to suspensions, loss of leave, written reprimands, and assignments to specific classes. Two complaints were pending, and nine were referred for supervisor investigation or counseling. ([sourceofthespring.com](https://www.sourceofthespring.com/takoma-park-news/14326/eight-complaints-investigated-by-takoma-park-internal-affairs-last-year/?utm_source=openai))
The department has not reported any department-wide corruption or scandals during this period.

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