Officer Tracy Rhoads was one of four female employees who filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the city, claiming years of harassment within the department. In 2021, Rhoads was awarded $1.1 million as part of a settlement. The lawsuit highlighted issues such as being passed over for promotions and receiving obscene messages. ([kcci.com](https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-police-department-employees-settle-lawsuit/60851297?utm_source=openai))