Disciplinary Actions Overview – Newton Police Department

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    Between 2015 and 2025, the Newton Police Department recorded 15 disciplinary actions. The most common violations included unprofessional conduct (6 instances), misuse of authority (4 instances), and failure to follow protocol (5 instances). Punishments ranged from written reprimands to suspensions without pay. There were 3 reported use-of-force incidents, all resulting in internal reviews; one led to a suspension. No department-wide corruption scandals were reported during this period.

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