Over the past decade, the Houma Police Department has faced several notable incidents involving officer misconduct. These include cases of excessive use of force, sexual harassment allegations, and retaliatory actions against officers opposing administrative decisions. Disciplinary actions have ranged from demotions and reassignments to financial settlements. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their frequencies are not readily available in the provided sources. However, the department has been involved in multiple lawsuits and internal investigations addressing these issues.
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