In 2023, Sergeant Richard Jones was implicated in the ‘Intelligence Led Policing’ (ILP) program, which was criticized for unconstitutional harassment of residents. The program involved frequent, unannounced visits to individuals’ homes without probable cause, leading to a federal civil rights lawsuit. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office settled the lawsuit in December 2024, agreeing to pay $105,000 to the plaintiffs and to terminate the ILP program. Jones faced internal disciplinary actions for his role in the program.
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