Officer Dickey was involved in multiple incidents of misconduct. In one case, he and another officer were present during a female inmate’s childbirth, violating her privacy rights. Despite hospital staff advising against their presence, they remained in the room, observing the inmate’s naked body during medical examinations and delivery. This led to a lawsuit where the court denied them qualified immunity, emphasizing that their actions constituted a search under the Fourth Amendment. Additionally, Officer Dickey had a history of inappropriate conduct with female inmates, including a previous demotion for an inappropriate relationship. He was eventually fired but reinstated after union intervention.
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