Over the past decade, the Valdosta Police Department has faced several notable incidents involving officer misconduct. In 2020, a significant case involved the use of excessive force, leading to a $350,000 settlement and the establishment of a citizens review board. Specific statistics on the total number of disciplinary actions, types of violations, and their outcomes are not publicly disclosed. However, the department has been involved in cases concerning excessive force and civil rights violations. Typical punishments have included financial settlements and policy changes. There have been no widely reported department-wide corruption scandals in the past ten years.
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