Over the past decade, the New Bedford Police Department has faced numerous instances of officer misconduct, particularly related to the misuse of confidential informants and breaches of protocol. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions are not publicly disclosed. Violations have included falsifying records, unauthorized information sharing, and illegal searches and seizures. Punishments have varied, with some officers facing minimal or no disciplinary action, while others have resigned or faced criminal charges. Use-of-force incidents and their outcomes have not been comprehensively reported. The department has also been implicated in broader corruption scandals, including embezzlement and mishandling of informant information.
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