Over the past decade, the Farmington Police Department has faced scrutiny over incidents involving excessive use of force and civil rights violations. Notably, the department settled a case in 2014 involving Officer Sean Owen’s use of a Taser, resulting in a $24,500 payout. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their outcomes are not publicly disclosed, limiting comprehensive analysis of department-wide misconduct patterns. ([nhpr.org](https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2020-07-23/n-h-towns-pay-millions-to-settle-claims-against-police-details-often-hidden-from-public?utm_source=openai))
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