Over the past decade, the Berwyn Police Department has faced multiple civil rights lawsuits resulting in significant settlements. Notably, in 2023, a case involving Officer Giuseppe Canciari led to a $475,000 settlement, and another case involving Officers Benjamin Hernandez, Joseph Green, and Juan Salgado resulted in a $35,000 settlement. In 2021, a lawsuit involving Officers Salvatore Virzi, Ronald Pedecone, and Tyler Johns concluded with a $30,000 settlement. In 2018, a case involving Officers Karlas Robinzine, Robert Arnony, Timothy Keske, and then-Chief of Police Jim Ritz led to a $115,000 settlement. These cases highlight ongoing issues within the department, including allegations of misconduct and civil rights violations. Specific details about the types of violations, their frequency, and the typical punishments were not disclosed in the available sources. Additionally, information regarding use-of-force incidents and department-wide corruption or scandals was not provided. ([whyberwyn.net](https://whyberwyn.net/bpd/?utm_source=openai))
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