All articles tagged with #officer misconduct
A federal ICE officer was relieved of duty after a video showed him manhandling a woman and her daughter at a New York immigration court, sparking outrage and an investigation into his conduct amid broader concerns about ICE's aggressive tactics and detention conditions.
Prosecutors in Washington state have decided not to file felony charges against a Seattle police officer who struck and killed a graduate student from India while responding to an overdose call. The decision comes after Officer Kevin Dave was driving 74 mph in a 25 mph zone with his emergency lights on when he hit 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula in a crosswalk. The case gained attention after another officer was recorded making callous remarks about Kandula's death. The city's civilian watchdog found the comments by the officer to be damaging to the department's reputation, and Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz is considering the officer's punishment.
A letter from Bernalillo County Second Judicial District Court has raised concerns about an officer under investigation in connection to the ongoing federal investigation into APD's DWI unit, supporting allegations of officers directing offenders to a specific attorney with promises of case dismissal. The letter details an officer putting a DWI offender in contact with a specific attorney and assuring that no court case would be filed if the attorney was hired. The officer named in the letter, Honorio Alba Jr., has been connected to the federal investigation and was previously recognized as the MADD Officer of the Year in 2023. City councilors have requested transparency from APD Chief Harold Medina, and allegations involving another attorney, Thomas Clear III, have also been raised.
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina responds to a federal investigation into officers that has led to over 150 DWI case dismissals, expressing concern for victims and the erosion of trust. The investigation involves allegations of officers being paid to dismiss DWI cases, with five officers under investigation and potential for further growth. The chief acknowledges the need for reform and accountability, and plans to reorganize the DWI unit to include more oversight and safeguards against officer misconduct.
Staff Sgt. Buck Aldridge, a deputy with the Camden County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, who fatally shot Leonard Cure during a roadside struggle, had a history of excessive force. Aldridge was previously fired from a police department in the same county for throwing a woman to the ground and handcuffing her during a traffic stop. Last year, he was involved in another violent incident where he punched a driver after a car chase. Critics question why Aldridge was hired by the sheriff's office despite his history of aggression. The incident involving Cure, a Black man who had spent 16 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, is currently being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The case highlights concerns about unnecessary violence and lack of accountability within the Camden County Sheriff's Office, as several deputies have faced felony charges and been fired for violence against detainees and motorists.
The Los Angeles Police Department has released dashcam footage showing two officers discussing playing Pokémon Go instead of responding to a robbery call in 2017. The officers, Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell, were fired in 2018 for breaking department policy and lying about playing the game. They appealed their terminations, but the California Court of Appeal upheld the LAPD's decision. The officers' attorney argued that their right to privacy was violated by using the dashcam recording as evidence. The incident occurred in the Crenshaw area, and the officers were caught on camera discussing the game for over 20 minutes while driving to different locations.
Some officers in London's police force are refusing to conduct armed patrols after a colleague was charged with murder in the shooting of an unarmed Black man. The officer, who has not been publicly named, was granted conditional bail and is expected to stand trial next year. Over 100 officers have turned in their firearm permits, and police from neighboring forces have been called in to help patrol London. The force has requested assistance from the Ministry of Defense for counterterrorism support. Fatal shootings by police in the UK are rare, and it is uncommon for British police officers to be charged with murder or manslaughter while on duty. The Metropolitan Police has faced intense scrutiny for officer misconduct, including cases of rape and racism.
Four Louisville Metro Police officers have been suspended for failing to report their colleagues who were convicted of throwing drinks at citizens in the west end and recording their actions. The officers, including a supervisor, received suspensions ranging from 10 to 30 days but will remain with the department. The disciplined officers participated in a chat thread where videos of the misconduct were shared, and one officer was seen in a video where a drink was thrown. The convicted officers were described by a federal judge as exhibiting "egregious, conscious, shocking behavior" and were sentenced to prison.