In October 2014, Lt. Cunningham received a 30-day suspension following an investigation into sexual harassment complaints and his use of force against a homeless woman arrested for disorderly conduct. In July 2015, the city agreed to a $15,000 settlement with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, requiring Cunningham to undergo 30 hours of training on anti-discrimination laws and related topics. The allegations remained undisclosed until 2017, when it was reported that Cunningham would retire on November 1, 2017. ([wcpo.com](https://www.wcpo.com/news/insider/middletown-police-officer-ends-28-year-career-in-a-veil-of-secrecy-?utm_source=openai))
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