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Judge: California Sheriff Cannot Reinstate Fired Deputy

A judge on Monday ruled that L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's decision to reinstate a deputy who had been fired for violating department policies regarding domestic violence must be reversed and that the deputy must be dismissed and return all county property, including his badge and gun.

August 22, 2019

Patrol

Fired NYPD Officer to Sue Commissioner to Get Job Back

Former Officer Daniel Pantaleo—who was fired by Commissioner James O'Neill on Monday—intends to sue to get his job back.

August 20, 2019

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NYPD Fires Officer Accused in Eric Garner's Death

Commissioner James O'Neill said that it was "an extremely difficult decision" to fire Officer Daniel Pantaleo.

August 19, 2019

Patrol

Private University Police Department Fires 9 Officers for Social Media Posts

Nine police officers with the Hampton University (VA) Police Department have been fired for posting "misogynistic, racist … remarks" on social media.

July 30, 2019

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2 Louisiana Officers Fired Over Facebook Post Suggesting AOC be "Shot"

One officer who posted to Facebook that Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "needs a round… and I don't mean the kind she used to serve" and another officer who "liked" the post have been fired from the Gretna Police Department for violating the agency's social media policy.

July 23, 2019

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4 Chicago Officers Fired Over Alleged Cover-Up of Laquan McDonald Shooting

The four former officers were accused of making false statements about the shooting, which took place on the night of Oct. 20, 2014.

July 19, 2019

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Philadelphia to Fire 13 Officers for Facebook Posts

Thirteen officers with the Philadelphia Police Department are likely to be terminated from their jobs over a series of inflammatory comments they shared on Facebook.

July 19, 2019

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New Jersey Officer Who Reportedly Overdosed on Heroin in Squad Car is Fired

An officer with the Franklin Township (NJ) Police Department who reportedly overdosed on heroin while on duty in April has been fired.

July 16, 2019

Procedures & Policies

Dave Smith: The Great Badge Eating Monster

In today's political climate, one action or comment others don't like could cost you your job.

July 10, 2019

Patrol

Vegas Officer Fired Over Mass Shooting Response, Union Cries Foul

Grammas says Las Vegas Metropolitan Police assert Hendrex waited too long on the 31st floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, one floor below, where the shooter was firing rounds onto thousands of festival attendees.

July 3, 2019

Special Units

2 More FL Deputies Fired Over Response to Parkland Shooting

"The deputy and sergeant were found to have neglected their duties at MSD High School," noted a press release from the Broward Sheriff's Office. "They have been terminated and will no longer be privileged to serve as law enforcement deputies for the Broward Sheriff's Office."

June 26, 2019

Patrol

5 Minnesota Officers Fired for Inaction During an Assault

Five officers with the Saint Paul (MN) Police Department have been fired for failing to intervene in an assault outside a local bar.

June 14, 2019