Over the past decade, the Saco Police Department has faced several disciplinary actions involving its officers. Notably, in 2011, Corporal Michael Mullen was terminated for misconduct, including inappropriate behavior at a police banquet and sending explicit photos while on duty. In 2019, former Police Chief Raynald Demers was placed on administrative leave due to unspecified allegations but was later cleared of wrongdoing. The department has also experienced internal conflicts, such as a unanimous vote of no-confidence by police unions against certain leadership figures. These incidents highlight challenges within the department regarding officer conduct and internal relations. ([pressherald.com](https://www.pressherald.com/2019/07/05/to-avoid-lawsuit-saco-to-pay-ex-police-chief-116000-cover-four-years-of-health-care/?utm_source=openai))
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