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DOJ to Investigate Baltimore PD Over Brutality Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice will conduct a civil rights investigation into allegations of brutality and misconduct by the Baltimore Police Department, Police Commissioner Anthony W. Batts announced Friday.

October 6, 2014

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Innocent Officers Flagged by LAPD Misconduct Program

A highly touted computer system designed by the Los Angeles Police Department to identify inappropriate behavior routinely flags officers who appear to pose no problem while failing to catch many of those who do, a new report has found.

August 25, 2014

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Video: 9 Former Officers Sentenced for Protecting Drug Dealers

Thirteen defendants, including nine former police officers, have been sentenced to federal prison this week for accepting thousands of dollars in cash payments to provide protection during staged drug deals that were part of a federal undercover operation.

August 6, 2014

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Nine Former Officers Sentenced for Protecting Drug Dealers

Nine former law enforcement officers and four civilians are going to jail after a widespread police corruption case in the Atlanta area. U.S. Attorney Sally Yates spoke with WSBTV about their sentencing. Read More Here.

August 6, 2014

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Two Tulsa Officers Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Daughter's Boyfriend

Tulsa Police arrested two officers Tuesday night in connection with a deadly shooting. Sergeant Dave Walker identified them as Shannon Kepler, 54, and his wife, Gina Kepler, 48.

August 5, 2014

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Video: San Diego UC Officer Claims Mistreatment by Deputies

A San Diego Police detective says that last August, while he was working undercover, he was mistreated by deputies of the San Diego County Sheriff.

June 26, 2014

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Video: Buffalo Police Officer Suspended Without Pay Over Video

Buffalo Police have now suspended one officer without pay pending an investigation into a April 19th incident. A video that surfaced over the weekend shows a handcuffed man being slapped and kicked by Buffalo (N.Y.) PD officers.

April 28, 2014

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Buffalo Police Officer Suspended Without Pay Over Video

A video that surfaced on YouTube over the weekend shows a handcuffed man being slapped and kicked by Buffalo PD officers. One officer has already been suspended; five others are under investigation. Read Full Story Here.

April 28, 2014

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DA: NYPD Officer Accidentally Shot Partner, Drove Drunk

An NYPD detective was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after an early morning shooting involving his partner.

April 24, 2014

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LAPD Chief Defends Decision Not to Fire Officer

Police Chief Charlie Beck has defended his decision to overrule a disciplinary board’s recommendation to fire a police officer with close family ties to the department, denying favoritism played a role in his determination.

April 2, 2014

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California Police Officer Charged with Rape While on Duty

A San Jose, Calif., police officer has been charged with committing a forcible rape while on duty, Santa Clara County prosecutors said Tuesday.

March 10, 2014

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New Mexico Police Chief Under Fire for Missing Ammunition

Albuquerque Public Schools officials are considering firing Police Chief Steve Tellez over allegations that he took – for his personal use – hundreds of dollars worth of ammunition bought by the district’s police department.

March 10, 2014