In 2014, Officer Darrell Koza was terminated after publicly opposing an illegal scheme that deducted $5 per hour from part-time officers’ wages for union dues without consent. Koza’s termination was viewed as retaliation for his objections. He filed a lawsuit, resulting in a settlement that included reinstatement, back pay, and compensation for damages. ([nrtw.org](https://www.nrtw.org/newsletter-articles/rhode-island-officers-settlement-06132020/?utm_source=openai))
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