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Detroit Police Fire Officer for "Zoo Animals" Social Media Post

An officer with the Detroit Police Department has reportedly been fired over a post he made on social media saying, "Another night to Rangel up [sic] these zoo animals."

September 24, 2018

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Dallas PD Fires Officer Who Shot and Killed Neighbor in His Apartment

Amber Guyger—the female officer formerly with the Dallas (TX) Police Department who shot a man in his own apartment while reportedly thinking it was her residence—has been fired, according to the department's Twitter page.

September 24, 2018

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Oregon Police Recruiter Fired for Giving Applicant Answers to Exam Questions

A recruiter with the Portland (OR) Police Departmen, who allegedly gave an applicant the questions and answers for an entry-level job interview, was reportedly fired this year for "significant misuse of authority," according to The Oregonian.

September 24, 2018

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Ohio Officer Reportedly Fired After Charging Chief, Mayor with Forgery

A sergeant with the New Holland (OH) Police Department was reportedly fired "mere moments after he handed Mayor Clair Betzko and Interim Police Chief David Conrad court summonses accusing them of a forgery scheme."

July 26, 2018

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Colorado Officer Fired for Racial Slur to be Re-Hired

Aurora Police Chief Nick Metz said in a Facebook post that Lieutenant Charles DeShazer "made a highly inappropriate and racially inflammatory comment" but following an appeal to the Civil Service Commission, will be re-hired.

July 12, 2018

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SD Sheriff Fires Deputy Who Defeated Him in Election

Bon Homme County (SD) Sheriff Lenny Gramkow lost his re-election to Deputy Sheriff Mark Maggs. One minute after voting results were made public, Gramkow fired Maggs.

June 8, 2018

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Georgia Sheriff Hires Officer Fired for Hitting Suspect With Squad Car

Taylor Saulters, who was fired Friday by the Athens-Clarke County (GA) Police Department, was hired Monday by the nearby Oglethorpe County (GA) Sheriff's Office.

June 5, 2018

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Denver to Pay Deputy Settlement Over Jail Not Accommodating His Medical Needs

The city of Denver has agreed to pay a deputy sheriff $100,000 in damages to settle a discrimination complaint brought by the U.S. Department of Justice over a failure to accommodate the officer's diabetes-related needs

May 16, 2018

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Some Baton Rouge Officers Angry at Firing of Comrade who Shot Alton Sterling

Chief Paul said he took full responsibility for the flack he’s gotten for his decision. He said he did a poor job at the March 30 press conference explaining his reasons for taking the actions he did against Salamoni and Lake.

April 4, 2018

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Baton Rouge Chief Fires Officer who Shot Alton Sterling

Officer Blane Salamoni has been terminated effective today, and Howie Lake II has been suspended for three days, Paul said at a Friday evening press conference.

March 30, 2018

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San Francisco PD Fires Rookie Officer Over Fatal Shooting

“Chris was fired for doing what he was trained to do by the SFPD Academy, and for what happened on his fourth day on the job under extremely stressful and difficult circumstances,” union chief Marty Halloran wrote in a statement. “This was a needless action as any taken by someone wearing the uniform of our chief.”

March 13, 2018

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Former Nebraska Trooper Charged with Homicide Over Pursuit Crash

Timothy "Tim" Flick could get up to two years in jail if convicted of motor vehicle homicide and making a false statement under oath. He also is charged with careless driving, an infraction.

February 22, 2018