Over the past decade, the Overland Park Police Department has faced several incidents involving officer misconduct. Notable cases include unauthorized use of foundation funds by multiple officers, leading to resignations; inappropriate sharing of evidence on social media resulting in license revocation; and fatal use-of-force incidents under federal investigation. Disciplinary actions have ranged from terminations and resignations to revocation of police licenses. These incidents have raised concerns about department-wide accountability and oversight.
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