Over the past decade, the Hammond Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions involving serious misconduct. Notable incidents include officers resigning amid investigations into racist and homophobic remarks, unauthorized civilian involvement in police activities leading to shootings, and allegations of sexual harassment during ride-alongs. The department has also addressed issues such as officers sleeping on duty, resulting in verbal reprimands. These cases highlight challenges in maintaining professional standards and the importance of accountability within the force. ([theindianalawyer.com](https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/49785-cop-whose-slurs-were-recorded-quits-hammond-police?utm_source=openai), [law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2008/04300802tac.html?utm_source=openai), [nwitimes.com](https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/woman-may-sue-over-misconduct-during-2016-police-ridealong/article_0d5ab126-1c3c-11ee-a51b-c38c0ec5f1db.html?utm_source=openai), [nwitimes.com](https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/hammond-officer-sleeping-on-the-job-public-safety-police-department/article_e457ecf4-6474-11ee-94c1-3b6909d1f8e3.html?utm_source=openai))
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