Over the past decade, the Cedar Rapids Police Department has faced several notable incidents involving officer misconduct. The most prominent case involved Officer Lucas Jones, who was terminated in 2020 for policy violations and dishonesty. This case led to an $8 million settlement with Jerime Mitchell, a man shot and paralyzed by Jones in 2016. Specific statistics on total disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequencies are not publicly detailed. However, the department has faced scrutiny over use-of-force incidents and internal policy adherence, prompting calls for increased transparency and accountability. ([iowapublicradio.org](https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/2021-04-19/cedar-rapids-insurer-to-pay-8-million-to-man-shot-paralyzed-by-police-officer?utm_source=openai)
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