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4 St. Louis Officers Charged in Beating of Undercover Colleague

Four officers with the St. Louis Police Department have been criminally charged in the alleged beating of an undercover officer working the scene of a protest following the acquittal of former police Officer Jason Stockley, who was accused of first-degree murder related to the shooting death of a civilian.

June 19, 2019

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D.C. Metro Officer Accused of Taking $15,000 in Bribes

According to the Washington Post, Officer Walter Lee was charged in federal court and has been suspended from duty pending the proceedings.

June 14, 2019

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The Perils and Pitfalls for Police Officers Posting on Social Media

An organization recently made available to the media a significant database of social media posts—that they deem to be potentially offensive—from thousands of officers from places such as Philadelphia, Dallas, Phoenix, St. Louis, and elsewhere. Internal investigations have been launched at several of those agencies. Here's why cops need to use social media cautiously.

June 14, 2019

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South Dakota Officer Accused of Shooting Cats in Cemetery

According to the Argus Leader, 34-year-old Officer Derek McIntosh has been charged with injuring or killing an animal belonging to another, a class one misdemeanor.

May 17, 2019

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Arkansas Department Fires Officer Involved in Deadly Shooting

The Little Rock Police Department has fired Officer Charles Starks, who was involved in the fatal shooting of a suspect—identified as Bradley Blackshire—who was driving a stolen vehicle toward him.

May 7, 2019

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Baltimore FOP Responds to Conviction of Officer for Alleged Assault on Teen

An officer with the Baltimore Police Department was convicted on Tuesday of second-degree assault for tackling a teen and striking him with his TASER during a 2016 confrontation.

May 2, 2019

Patrol

Video: Colorado Sergeant Faces Suspension for "Chokehold"

A sergeant with the Denver Police Department plans to appeal a pending 30-day suspension issued after it was discovered that he used an "unauthorized control hold" on a man who was suspected of attempting to steal a Greyhound bus.

May 1, 2019

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St. Louis Officer Faces Assault Charges for Attempting to TASER Colleague

An officer with the St. Louis Police Department reportedly drew his TASER and directed it at his patrol partner in late February.

April 26, 2019

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Rhode Island Officer Accused of Misconduct Cleared, Returns to Duty

An officer with the Providence (RI) Police Department who had been accused of involvement in a scheme to steal tires and rims from local vehicles has been found to have no involvement in the criminal activity.

April 11, 2019

Point of Law

Detroit Chief Fires Second Officer Over Snapchat Video

A second Detroit police officer has been fired in connection with what's been called a racially insensitive Snapchat video in January, Police Chief James Craig said Tuesday.

March 13, 2019

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Former Florida Officer Accused of Using Police Database as 'Dating Service'

According to WVLT-TV, former Bradenton Sergeant Leonel Marines has been accused of using his status as a police officer to meet women, and at times, having sex while on duty.

March 12, 2019

Patrol

Report: Officer in France "Playing with Firearm" Fatally Shoots Colleague

An officer in France has died of a gunshot wound in what was described as "a tragedy due to a mistake in handling a loaded firearm."

March 12, 2019