In 1992, Sergeant Barrett was accused of discriminatory behavior towards female officers, including refusing to allow Officer Heath to read the duty log and reprimanding her harshly for not wearing her badge, despite a longstanding practice of not wearing it. These actions contributed to a hostile work environment and were part of a broader pattern of gender-based discrimination within the department.
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