#police-misconduct

#police-misconduct

However, it is feared hundreds were wrongly hired with substandard or no vetting carried out, including many during the Conservative government's so-called uplift recruitment drive, The Guardian reports. The alleged recruitment predates the tenure of Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley (PA) The Met is now carrying out an internal review into vetting and hiring practices between 2016 and April 2023, the force has confirmed.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

It's the city that's proved irresistible for Chappell Roan and marked the finish line for fictional character Forrest Gump. Santa Monica easily sits among the pantheon of iconic Southern California communities due to its combination of weather, beach backdrop, energy and friendliness. Yet, that lore has been chipped away by sexual scandal, stagnation and, more recently, by another bubbling calamity.

Often officers are required to remain at home during their shift while an investigation takes place. One of the people Corpus sent home is deputies union president Carlos Tapia, who she had arrested on Nov. 12 on what turned out to be false allegations of timecard fraud. He remains at home, nearly a year later, while his internal affairs case is pending. He is suing the sheriff and the county for false arrest, discrimination and retaliation.

This campaign is so about the policies, the policies that improve the lives of people, and not the personalities.

Prosecutors alleged during trial that the conspiracy was laid out in texts between Wenger and fellow officers Morteza Amiri and Eric Rombough, who discussed beating people, hitting them with less lethal launchers, and dog bites. In one exchange, Amiri then a K9 officer wrote, Let's (expletive) some people up next work week, and Wenger reposnded, Bro, (expletive) to the mother(expletive)ing yes, according to prosecutors.

No criminal charges have been filed, Baker notes, but the results of the internal review could require further action including a criminal investigation. "The public can be assured, the Department acted swiftly when this information came to light, and this action ensures that police operations remain fully effective and above reproach while the internal investigation is ongoing," Baker said. "Our focus remains on protecting the community, ensuring accountability, and supporting the wellness of our personnel."

A New Jersey cop allegedly recorded surveillance footage of a female arrestee performing a sex act in a jail cell on his phone and then shared the X-rated clip over Snapchat, prosecutors said Monday. Ventnor City police officer Ryan Bonanni, 24, was charged Monday with official misconduct, computer theft and three counts of invasion of privacy, following the incident with the woman who was arrested by the local department on July 6, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office.

"Lawlessness cannot come from the government. We're pushing the boundaries here. We're beyond the boundaries and something is going to have to break." Faruqui still took issue with the "charge first, ask questions later" mentality in the U.S. Attorney's office. "The Sixth Amendment doesn't get thrown out the window because the government has decided to make a show of arresting people," said Faruqui and the spectacle the administration has made while throwing out the constitution is "fundamentally damaging to our city."

"around 100 young people, wearing balaclavas"

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is accused of leading a vindictive administration where personal boundaries were blurred, leading to an ongoing removal hearing with significant allegations.

The term of the plea agreement stipulates that Matthew Dominguez will be sentenced to three years and two months in prison; however, he will not serve additional time due to jail credits.

In May 2024, Remick was accused of using excessive force against a man filming a police chase, showing a pattern of alleged police misconduct.

The Vallejo Police Department exhibits a troubling history of excessive force, with incidents including the shooting of a man 55 times while he was passed out.

Dillon was charged with attempting to lure a child based on facial recognition software that inaccurately identified him as a 93 percent match to a suspect.

Maria de Menezes expressed her enduring pain, stating, 'It's still very painful. It's been 20 years but nothing has changed with my heart. Every year, we wait for truth.'

The lawsuit claims that Carmel police officers used excessive force during an altercation with Ellen Barrett's son, James Marshall, during a mental health crisis.

Travis County District Attorney's office and Austin Police Department have a strained relationship since José Garza's election, culminating in indictments and miscommunication affecting their collaboration.

A misconduct panel concluded that she would have been dismissed had she not already resigned. The panel stated it is unacceptable for police officers to consume illicit substances.

In January 2025, Brown's criminal case was suspended after a judge granted pre-trial diversion, allowing him to avoid prosecution through a military diversion program.

The relationship between the Travis County District Attorney's office and the Austin Police Department is strained following José Garza's election as DA in 2020, faced with indictments and miscommunications.

Officer Valerio allegedly used criminal justice resources of a major police department in what may be seen as an attempt to reconnect with a former girlfriend. This is not only beyond normal comprehension, but it is also a violation of the law.

The panel concluded that the search conducted by the two Metropolitan police officers was grossly inappropriate, finding it degraded and humiliated the teenager.

Federal prosecutors urged a minimum of eight years for Officer Amiri due to his severe misconduct, including a police dog mauling and falsification of records.