#police-misconduct

#police-misconduct

Menifee police officer Juan Pesina was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault while on duty, facing serious charges including rape and sodomy.

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.'

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.

As of Friday, the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating 86 incidents related to officer misconduct during last month's protests, with 59 cases involving possible excessive force.

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.

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.

"It is entirely unacceptable for police officers who are responsible for enforcing the law to engage in illegal activities such as consuming drugs. Doing so undermines public trust..."

Get out of here, we don't want you or your like in the neighborhood.

The San Jose City Council approved a $620,000 settlement to resolve a civil-rights lawsuit by seven plaintiffs who claimed police targeted them during protests.

"A police officer was allowed to use his badge to put me in jail in exchange for a sexual encounter with the mother of my children, and he still has the power to arrest any citizen. There is no accountability," Trejo said last week through his attorney.