In 2018, Officer John Doe was involved in a use-of-force incident where he was accused of using excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injury to the suspect. An internal investigation found that Officer Doe violated department policies, leading to a two-week suspension without pay. The suspect filed a lawsuit against the department, which was settled out of court in 2019 for an undisclosed amount.
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