Officer Cody Thomas, hired in 2009 and terminated in April 2011, filed a lawsuit in June 2011 alleging systematic harassment due to his Hispanic heritage. Thomas claimed that after reporting the conduct to superiors, he faced retaliation, including denial of promotions, salary reductions, and ultimately termination. The lawsuit suggested his firing was intended to deter reform efforts within the department. ([tulsaworld.com](https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/series-of-lawsuits-filed-involving-bartlesville-police-department/article_791683c7-e734-5db0-ae01-a859bc6f33f9.html?utm_source=openai))
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