Investigator Christine Barksdale retired in August 2022 after 25 years of service. She faced allegations of failing to adequately investigate assigned cases, particularly those involving sex abuse. Barksdale filed a federal lawsuit against the city, claiming insufficient staffing and racial discrimination. A settlement was reached in 2021, allowing her to retire with benefits. However, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services decertified her upon retirement due to the misconduct allegations, barring her from future law enforcement employment in the state. ([wskg.org](https://wskg.org/news/2023-02-02/retired-ithaca-police-investigator-sues-city-state-after-she-was-decertified-for-alleged-misconduct?utm_source=openai))
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