Tag: Officer Disciplined

Point of Law

LAPD Officers Awarded $13 Million Over Allegations of Drawing Hitler Mustache on Suspect

The man lodged a complaint with the police department, alleging that his eyebrows and mustache had been shaved off, and someone had drawn various objects on his body with a Sharpie.

July 18, 2023

Command

Miami Reinstates Officers Disciplined by Fired Chief Acevedo

Interim Miami Police Chief Manny Morales has reinstated seven of the department's highest ranking officers who were fired or demoted by former Chief Art Acevedo.

January 12, 2022

Command

Mayor Wants WA Assistant Chief to Resign Over Display of Nazi Insignia

An independent investigation includes a photo that shows a Nazi general rank insignia placed above the assistant chief's name next to his office door.

January 5, 2022

Patrol

Chicago FOP President Faces Termination Hearing

John Catanzara is the head of the Fraternal Order of Police. This is not the first time that he has been in trouble with the agency.

November 15, 2021

Patrol

LAPD to Begin Disciplining Unvaccinated Officers

Chief Michel Moore said officers will be served with disciplinary notices this week.

November 2, 2021

Patrol

Dozens of NYPD Officers Face Possible Charges, Discipline Over 2020 Unrest Response

The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board received over 750 complaints concerning alleged NYPD officer conduct following the Black Lives Matter demonstrations during summer 2020, according to the agency. Only 313 complaints fell within the board's jurisdiction.

October 19, 2021

Patrol

19 Chicago Officer Stripped of Police Powers Over Vaccine Mandate

Most of the officers were assigned to CPD headquarters in Bronzeville, according to John Catanzara, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, the union that represents rank-and-file officers.

October 19, 2021

Patrol

Capitol Police Officers to be Disciplined Over Jan. 6 Riot Response

The police said “violations were sustained and disciplinary action was recommended” for six of the cases — including three for “conduct unbecoming,” one for failure to comply with directions, one for “improper remarks” and one for “improper dissemination of information.”

September 13, 2021

Procedures & Policies

OR Trooper On Leave After Posting Video in Opposition to State's Vaccine Mandate

“I have personal and religious reasons as to why I will not take the vaccine, but also the freedom not to,” said the trooper, who Portland attorney Dan Thenell confirmed to NewsChannel 21 is Zachary Kowing, 29, an eight-year OSP trooper assigned to the Bend office.

September 3, 2021

Patrol

Virginia Officers Could be Fired Over "Inappropriate" Videos

Officer Caleb Lafferty, who is white, and Officer Rondell White, who is black, produced what have been characterized as dark humor videos about racism.

July 20, 2021

Patrol

NY Civilian Complaint Board Wants 39 Officers Disciplined for Actions During Protests

The majority of the cases with charges were for complaints of force and abuse of authority, according to the report.

June 21, 2021

Patrol

NJ Officer Fired for Calling BLM Protesters "Terrorists" on Facebook

Hopewell Township, NJ, has fired a police officer who described Black Lives Matter protesters as “terrorists” and will suspend and demote another for replying to a comment on the Facebook post.

May 4, 2021