Over the past decade, the Jonesboro Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions involving its officers. Notably, Officer Joseph Harris was involved in multiple incidents of excessive force, leading to his termination and legal actions against the department. The department has also faced lawsuits alleging violations of constitutional rights and failure to prevent misconduct. These incidents have raised concerns about the department’s training protocols and oversight mechanisms. ([kark.com](https://www.kark.com/crime/lawsuit-claims-former-jonesboro-police-officer-used-excessive-force-on-inmate-city-department-failed-to-prevent-it/?utm_source=openai))
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