Over the past decade, the Brooklyn Park Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions and incidents involving its officers. Notably, in 2013, an officer received a five-day suspension for multiple policy violations related to conduct and use of force. Additionally, in 2022, a former police detective filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination after being terminated while on leave for PTSD. The department has also been involved in legal cases concerning the use of police canines without prior verbal warnings, leading to excessive force claims. These incidents highlight ongoing challenges within the department regarding officer conduct, use-of-force protocols, and the handling of mental health issues among personnel. ([startribune.com](https://www.startribune.com/group-calls-penalty-for-brooklyn-park-cop-too-light/215610901?utm_source=openai), [startribune.com](https://www.startribune.com/citing-discrimination-ex-fire-captain-terminated-while-on-leave-for-ptsd-sues-brooklyn-park/600212978?utm_source=openai), [casetext.com](https://casetext.com/case/szabla-v-city-of-brooklyn-park-2?utm_source=openai))
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