In 2012, Chief Burnett was named in a lawsuit alleging supervisory liability for failing to prevent constitutional violations by subordinates. The plaintiff claimed that Burnett was aware of a history of misconduct within the department but failed to take corrective action. The court dismissed the claims against Burnett, citing a lack of specific allegations connecting him to the alleged constitutional deprivations. ([docs.justia.com](https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/alabama/alndce/6%3A2012cv03521/145385/37?utm_source=openai))
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