Over the past decade, the Columbia Police Department has recorded a total of 45 disciplinary actions. The most frequent violations include excessive force (15 cases), false arrest/imprisonment (10 cases), and improper searches (8 cases). Typical punishments range from suspension without pay to termination, depending on the severity of the misconduct. There have been 20 documented use-of-force incidents, resulting in 5 civilian injuries and 1 fatality. Additionally, the department faced a corruption scandal in 2020 involving evidence tampering, leading to the dismissal of two officers.
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