In January 2017, Officer Charles V. Austin was decertified after being found intoxicated on duty with a blood alcohol content of .179%. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board revoked his certification due to this violation. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Charles V. Austin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/charles-v-austin-2/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Charles V. Austin](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/charles-v-austin-2/)
In June 2020, Animal Control Officer Dolores Luberto called police on a man recording her in public. The man was tackled and arrested by responding officers. Luberto was placed on paid administrative leave following the incident. The city manager confirmed her suspension, but no further disciplinary actions were detailed. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Dolores […]
In April 2015, Sgt. Robert Coronado fatally shot Carlos Ramirez behind a Bisbee Safeway. Ramirez’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Coronado and the city. In September 2017, a settlement was reached, though the terms were not disclosed. ## Officer Forum Links: – [Robert Coronado](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-coronado/) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Robert Coronado](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/robert-coronado/)
In September 2021, Deputy Police Chief Christopher ‘Joey’ Long resigned following his arrest in Phoenix on charges of assault and resisting arrest. He was accused of pushing and punching a man in the face and kicking a Phoenix officer in the chest while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He resigned four days after […]
In December 2009, Deputy Police Chief Ed Holly resigned after an investigation revealed multiple violations, including misuse of police vehicles for personal purposes, harassment, unauthorized background checks, and dishonesty to superiors and investigators. The city planned to terminate him, but he resigned before the process was completed. No civil or criminal charges were pursued against […]