In 2020, Stew Barnes, President of the Des Moines Police Bargaining Unit Association, was accused of sexually harassing female officers by sending unsolicited explicit images, including nude photos of himself. Before facing disciplinary action, Barnes retired with full benefits. A lawsuit filed by four female employees alleges that Barnes used police resources to find and stalk women. ([latintimes.com](https://www.latintimes.com/des-moines-police-union-chief-who-allegedly-sexually-harassed-women-retires-without-488356?utm_source=openai))
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