Sergeant Michael Molan filed a lawsuit claiming the department violated its own policies, affecting his promotion opportunities. After reporting a policy violation in 2018, Molan alleged he faced a retaliatory investigation and was suspended without pay for two days, preventing him from applying for a lieutenant position. The lawsuit sought compensation for back pay and loss of benefits.
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