Tag: Internal Investigations: Page 7

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Your First Complaint

When you go to IA, be professional. The movie scenes of the renegade cop who stomps in, puts his feet on their desk and proclaims that they should "prove it" is bad movie acting. Go in and listen! Fully understand what has brought you in front of them.

October 2, 2011

Patrol

Fullerton Councilman Wants Chief To Resign

Councilmember Sharon Quirk-Silva has said publicly she believes the resignation of Chief Michael Sellers would help the investigation into the beating go more smoothly.

August 4, 2011

Training

Citizen Panel Questions Portland Chief's Handling of Whistleblower Case

The panel questioned the internal investigation of accusations brought by Lindsay Hunt. Apparently, the investigation was kept in the precinct, and the Internal Affairs division wasn't aware of Hunt's claims.

July 14, 2011

Patrol

Wisconsin Officer Linked to Cop Killer's Girlfriend Resigns

A Fond du Lac Police officer has resigned after an internal investigation revealed he had a past relationship with the girlfriend of the man who shot an officer on March 20.

July 13, 2011

Patrol

Video: Conn. Police Investigate Arrest of Man with Sawed-Off Rifle

In the video, two officers can be seen kicking and punching a man identified as Joseph Donaby at Blake Street in New Haven, Conn., shortly after 6 p.m. on June 23.

July 6, 2011

Patrol

Charges Dropped Against N.Y. Woman who Filmed Officers

Charges have been dropped against Emily Good, the woman arrested by Rochester (N.Y.) Police while she filmed a traffic stop in front of her home. During a court proceeding Monday, First Assistant District Attorney Sandra Doorley said there wasn't enough evidence to pursue the case.

June 27, 2011

Patrol

Ohio Sgt. Kills Self at Station

Sgt. Kevin Blakeley, 52, was notified at 7 a.m. Wednesday he would face disciplinary action as a result of an internal investigation. The 28-year veteran officer then took out his service weapon and killed himself.

April 19, 2011

Patrol

Video: Attorney Questions Force In Alabama Nightclub Arrest

A Birmingham, Ala., attorney presented a clip of surveillance video showing local officers using physical force on a man who is seen holding up his hands as the officers take him down and deliver blows.

March 30, 2011

Special Units

Gangster Rapper Turned Philly Cop Once Claimed Police Brutality

Two years ago, Officer Robert Acevedo Jr. performed as "Young Reek," appearing shirtless in rap videos flashing $100 bills with co-stars holding what look like drugs.

February 21, 2011

Patrol

Seattle Officer Birk Resigns, Internal Probe Continues

Seattle Police Officer Ian Birk, who was cleared by his agency and the King County prosecutor in the shooting of a partially deaf woodcarver, has resigned from the force.

February 17, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Vegas Officers Put On Leave After Arizona Joyride

Officers Brad Gallup and Jake Grunwald will remain on paid leave during the investigation. The officers were caught speeding in a marked patrol vehicle by a Mohave County Sheriff's deputy.

February 1, 2011

Patrol

NYPD Cops Should Have Ducked for Cover, Attorney Says

Officers Dawn Ortiz and India Archie were cleared of wrongdoing in 2008 by a police firearms review board soon after the shooting. However, Rita Bieniewicz, a prosecutor in the legal bureau, laid out the tougher disciplinary case against the cops in detail last week in an internal document.

January 12, 2011