Undersheriff Copeland is implicated in a lawsuit filed by Anita and Salinda Hayes, alleging that he was aware of the misconduct by deputies during their arrests on January 17, 2021, and failed to take appropriate action. The lawsuit claims violations of constitutional rights. The case is ongoing, and specific disciplinary actions against Undersheriff Copeland have not been publicly disclosed. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/oklahoma/okndce/4%3A2022cv00230/61436/55/?utm_source=openai))
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