Suffolk County Police Department Faces Scrutiny Over Nearly 400 Misconduct Complaints and Lack of Disciplinary Transparency

The Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) in New York is currently under scrutiny following a report by the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (HRC) that highlights significant concerns regarding police misconduct and the transparency of disciplinary actions. The report, covering the period from March 2023 to May 2024, reveals nearly 400 misconduct complaints against SCPD […]

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