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LAPD Faces $2.4M Payouts To Black, Lesbian Officers

March 28, 2013

The city of Los Angeles is facing payouts of $1.2 million and $1.24 million to LAPD officers who sued the department, claiming discrimination, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Widow: NYPD Sgt. Coerced Suicidal Cop Into Sex

February 1, 2013

An affair between an NYPD officer and his Queens sergeant that led to his suicide has spilled into the courtroom, after the officer's widow filed a lawsuit against the city, department, and sergeant.

Former Pa. Cop Sues Agency, Claims Sexual Harassment

September 20, 2012

A former female Telford Borough (Pa.) Police officer is suing the borough, the police department, the chief and two officers, claiming she was sexually harassed, intimidated, and wrongfully fired.

ICE Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Sex Misconduct Claims

September 4, 2012

Suzanne Barr, chief of staff to ICE Director John Morton, said in her resignation letter that the allegations against her are "unfounded." But she said she was stepping down anyway to end distractions within the agency.

Dallas Sgt. Transferred Over Chick-Fil-A Incident

August 10, 2012

The Dallas Police Department transferred one of its sergeants to night jail duty, after two lesbian female officers accused him of making inappropriate comments about the Chick-fil-A controversy.

Texas Deputy Claims Wrongful Termination

May 22, 2012

A former Wood County (Texas) Sheriff's deputy has sued the department, claiming she was fired after reporting incidents involving male deputies and supervisors committing acts of violence, alcoholism, and malfeasance.

Video: Ohio's 'Kissing Cop' Claims Discrimination

May 7, 2012

The former Delaware County (Ohio) Sheriff's deputy who was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with former Sheriff Walter Davis filed a discrimination complaint against the department this week.

Calif. Deputy Claims He Was Fired Because He Is Gay

May 2, 2012

A former Merced County sheriff's deputy is suing the department for sexual harassment, claiming he was fired because he's gay.

N.Y. Deputy Sues Agency for $50M Over Topless Photos

April 19, 2012

A Jefferson County (N.Y.) Sheriff's deputy claims in a $50 million lawsuit that a male detective took topless photos of her for an investigation and can no longer find the photos.

Syracuse Settles Police Gender Discrimination Suit

February 7, 2012

The Syracuse Common Council approved paying $375,000 to settle a gender-discrimination lawsuit filed in 2009 by a female officer of the Syracuse Police Department.

Mich. Cop Claims Sexism Led To Termination

February 7, 2012

Though a former Bay City (Mich.) Police officer has filed a lawsuit claiming sexism led to her termination, attorneys representing Bay City are claiming she was fired in part for dereliction of duty.

Three Calif. Cops Accuse Chief of Unfair Treatment

December 20, 2011

A female Arroyo Grande (Calif.) Police officer has filed the first of three expected lawsuits against the city and police chief, claiming sexual discrimination and harassment.

Ill. SRO Removed for Role In Sexting Case

November 21, 2011

A Lake Forest Police officer has been removed from Deer Path Middle School for his role in a sexting scandal that resulted in the resignation of the principal.

San Diego Sgt. Pleads Guilty of Stalking Fellow Officer

September 27, 2011

A San Diego Police sergeant pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors relating to the stalking of fellow officer, which could allow him to keep his job and continue to carry a firearm.

California Agency Pays $150,000 To Settle Suit With Lieutenant

January 26, 2011

Lt. Robin Heinemann, who won a class action settlement against the department in 1998 after suing for sexual harassment, said conditions in the department deteriorated again to the point that "she simply couldn't take it any more."

Tennessee Rookie Says Inappropriate Text Was Honest Mistake

August 19, 2010

Cory Franklin, who was dismissed Aug. 9, had been on the job since November and said he was trying to send the picture message to his girlfriend, but accidentally sent it to a fellow officer.

NYPD Investigates Commander for 'Twilight'-Related Harassment

April 19, 2010

An NYPD detective is alleging a deputy chief sent her inappropriate text messages, massaged her back in the station and made references to the popular vampire series "Twilight" while doing it.

Portland Settles Sexual Harassment Suit With Fired Cadet

April 6, 2010

While training at the state police academy, Nicole Whitley, who was fired in May 2006, says she was asked by a lieutenant to wear additional layers of clothing.

Is Sexual Harassment Just Bonding in Disguise?

February 9, 2010

Officer Lori M. Connelly takes an interesting view on reasons for and ramifications of sexual harassment at work.

Boston Officer Claims Colleague Raped Her

October 27, 2009

A Boston police officer has filed a restraining order against another officer in the department, claiming that he assaulted her and stalked her, the Boston Globe reports.

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