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Joel Belgard – Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

Officer Joel Belgard conducted an improper public strip search of Ronnie Reed in September 2022. Belgard, along with Officer Nicholas Hackley, forcibly removed Reed’s pants and underwear on a public street without finding any drugs. This action violated both Florida statutes and Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office policy. Belgard received a written reprimand for the incident. ([jaxtrib.org](https://jaxtrib.org/2024/04/08/jacksonville-sheriffs-office-disciplines-officers-for-publicly-stripping-man/?utm_source=openai))

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