Over the past decade, the Florence Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions and legal challenges. Notably, in the case of Stemler v. City of Florence, officers were implicated in mishandling a DUI arrest, leading to allegations of evidence tampering and bias. Additionally, in Burch v. City of Florence, an officer was accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop. These incidents highlight concerns regarding evidence handling, use of force, and potential biases within the department. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their outcomes over the past ten years are not readily available from the provided sources.
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