Police Misconduct USA and the Fairfax County Police: 2012

National Police Misconduct NewsFeed Daily Recap 12-27-12

Posted: 28 Dec 2012 07:29 AM PST

Here are the 8 reports of police misconduct tracked for Thursday, December 27, 2012:

Update: Des Moines, Iowa: An officer was given five more years prison on top of the twenty months in prison he was already sentenced to. The extra sentence was in connection with an excessive force traffic stop. http://ow.ly/goc7c ‪
Greensboro, North Carolina: A sheriff orders officers to discriminate against Latinos, telling them, “go out there and get me some of those taco eaters,” and blew off the federal government’s order to stop it, calling a Justice Department report “meaningless,” the United States claims in court. http://ow.ly/go9ut
Sacramento, California: Police arrested a former officer on suspicion of raping a 76-year-old woman while off duty, the department announced. Sacramento Chief of Police said, in a written statement, that the incident does not reflect the rest of his department. http://ow.ly/go8Dn
Update: Moulton, Alabama: A former police officer has been indicted for allegedly beating two 8-year-old girls. The charges are felonies punishable by a minimum one year and maximum 10 years in prison. http://ow.ly/gnTiQ
Half Moon Bay, California: An officer who has been accused of stealing $5,700 was sentenced to 90 days in jail for felony embezzlement. http://ow.ly/gnRUq
Novato, California: An officer is suspected of stealing, using and distributing narcotics that were meant to be destroyed. His involvement has caused a murder sentencing to come to a standstill. http://ow.ly/gnPLS
Update: Miami-Dade, Florida: An officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for his role in cocaine smuggling. http://ow.ly/gn9YF
New York, New York: Two former police officers convicted of official misconduct over their interactions with a drunken woman they had helped get home have started their jail sentences. http://ow.ly/gn9DL

National Police Misconduct NewsFeed Daily Recap 12-27-12 is a post from PoliceMisconduct.net

National Police Misconduct NewsFeed Daily Recap 12-22-12 to 12-26-12

Posted: 27 Dec 2012 11:58 AM PST

Here are the 7 reports of police misconduct racked for Saturday, December 22 to Wednesday, December 26, 2012:

Hollywood, Florida: A trooper has filed suit against other officers. She says they accessed her personal information and intimidated her after she pulled over an officer going 100+ mph on the highway. He was fired. http://ow.ly/gmLmn
Louisville, Kentucky: An officer is facing a fourth-degree assault charge. He has been accused of repeatedly hitting a man while off-duty. http://ow.ly/gmGrQ
Winona, Minnesota: A police officer was charged with two counts of third degree driving while intoxicated. http://ow.ly/gmFfO
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: A judge found an officer guilty on four criminal counts related to inmate abuse. The four counts he faces are simple assault, official oppression, terroristic threats and intimidation of a witness. The intimidation charge is a felony, the others misdemeanors. http://ow.ly/gmovG
Dagsboro, Pennsylvania: A man is suing two officers. He says they shocked him with a stun gun because they thought he was somebody else. http://ow.ly/gmmYU
Wappinger Falls, New York: An officer has been arrested. He has been accused of conning thousands of dollars from immigrants seeking drivers licenses and immigration assistance. http://ow.ly/gm1ms
Columbia, South Carolina: An officer was arrested on a drunken driving charge after he wrecked his patrol car while on-duty. http://ow.ly/gmoXv

National Police Misconduct NewsFeed Daily Recap 12-22-12 to 12-26-12 is a post from PoliceMisconduct.net

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Police Brutality Worse than Rodney King - The Robert Leone Story

City council approved a $55,000 settlement

Trenton council approves $55000 settlement of police brutality suit
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TRENTON — City council approved a $55,000 settlement Thursday night stemming from a 2008 police brutality suit filed by a city man. The city settled with Rasheed Zareef, who filed the excessive force suit against the city and several police officers ...
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August 1 2012

Former police officer arrested for child molestation

http://www.troymessenger.com/2012/08/01/former-police-officer-arrested-for-child-molestation/

Washington Twp. Police Dept. officially confirms Moriarty DUI charge

http://www.politickernj.com/58835/washington-twp-police-dept-officially-confirms-moriarty-dui-charge

Waxhaw police officer charged with DWI

http://www.wbtv.com/story/19168311/waxhaw-police-officer-charged-with-dwi

Horicon police officer charged with having firearm while intoxicated

http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/horicon-police-officer-charged-with-having-firearm-while-intoxicated-2u6b3gd-164590376.html

Police Officer Charged With Obstructing Justice

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19168529/police-officer-charged-with-obstructing-justice

Truth or Consequences police officer charged with statutory rape

http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_21184067/ex-truth-or-consequences-police-officer-charged-statutory

Matt Barnes’ Agent Says Cop Had Vendetta Against NBA Player

http://www.eurweb.com/2012/08/matt-barnes-agent-says-arresting-cop-had-vendetta-against-nba-player/

Why police misconduct judgements should be public

http://www.channel4.com/news/why-police-misconduct-judgements-should-be-made-public

Litigator Nicholas Mitchell named Denver's independent police monitor

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21201373/litigator-nicholas-mitchell-named-denvers-independent-police-monitor

Auditor slams Oakland police on oversight of technology systems

http://www.insidebayarea.com/top-stories/ci_21205465/auditor-slams-oakland-police-oversight-technology-systems

NYPD’s Occupy Pepper Spraying Sparks More Lawsuits, Calls for Police Oversight

http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/07/nypds-occupy-pepper-spraying-sparks-new-lawsuit.html

Colwyn council fires police officer

http://delcotimes.com/articles/2012/07/31/news/doc50189eafad8e9598505873.txt

The Magic Kindgom's hometown of Anaheim suffers a deadly wave of police brutality and racial violence

http://www.salon.com/2012/07/31/disneyland_under_siege/singleton/

LA Deputy Faces Perjury Charges in Drug Arrest

http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Deputy-Accused-of-Filing-False-Arrest-Report-164435016.html

Attorney claims: Pasadena cop asked for bribes

http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_21195124

SLED probing allegation of misconduct by North Charleston police officer

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20120730/PC16/120739927

Nine Enfield police officers found guilty of misconduct

http://www.enfieldindependent.co.uk/news/9846894.Nine_Enfield_police_officers_prosecuted_for_misconduct/

Oakland police stung by new criticism

http://www.contracostatimes.com/bay-area-news/ci_21194900/oakland-police-stung-by-new-criticism

Another North Charleston police officer fired

http://www.abcnews4.com/story/19147540/another-north-charleston-police-officer-fired

Kenya Montgomery seeking $40k judgement in Mpls police misconduct suit

http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2012/07/kenya_montgomery_seeking_40k_judgement_in_mpls_police_misconduct_suit_video.php

Woman claims cop told her to show him how husband choked her, then arrests her for choking an officer

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/31/cop-tells-woman-to-show-him-how-husband-choked-her-arrests-her-for-choking/

ACLU tries to track license plate readers

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/crime-scene/post/aclu-tries-to-track-license-plate-readers/2012/07/30/gJQAVuv1KX_blog.html

Life in the American slaughterhouse: Police violence and Aurora

http://www.salon.com/2012/07/30/life_in_the_american_slaughterhouse_police_violence_and_aurora_salpart/

NYPD officer suspended after kidnapping victim is found in his garage

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57482511-504083/nypd-officer-suspended-after-kidnapping-victim-is-found-in-his-garage/

Ex-Milwaukee cop gets prison for rape

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/07/30/Ex-Milwaukee-cop-gets-prison-for-rape/UPI-95161343681959/

Birmingham police officer indicted for use of excessive force for two 2007 incidents

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/07/birmingham_police_officer_indi.html

Ex-Auburn police officer Hutchings gets up to 7 years

http://auburnpub.com/news/local/ex-auburn-police-officer-hutchings-gets-up-to-years/article_4a93b2a9-bf58-5514-8632-016c996cb5dc.html

Busy week for police misconduct

Cop tells woman to demonstrate how hubby choked her, arrests her for choking an officer
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/tells-woman-demonstrate-hubby-choked-arrests-choking-officer-article-1.1124334

Tempe cop arrested for stealing police property, petty cash

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/local/cop_shop/article_a82c1aca-d916-11e1-9a91-0019bb2963f4.html

Former cop arrested again

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZqrixzwARY

Seattle, federal officials agree on police reforms

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765593016/Seattle-federal-officials-agree-on-police-reforms.html

Consolidation and law enforcement: Oversight should not be overlooked

http://www.macon.com/2012/07/29/2111802/consolidation-and-law-enforcement.html#storylink=cpy

Police Brutality and Community Rage in Anaheim - The Real World outside Disneyland

http://www.socialistalternative.org/news/article15.php?id=1894

Families protest at Daley Center Plaza against police brutality

http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/14063134-418/families-protest-at-daley-plaza-against-police-brutality.htm

Inside Story Americas - US Policing: Institutionalizing Brutality?

http://newamericamedia.org/2012/07/inside-story-americas---us-policing-institutionalizing-brutality.php

Video: Why Is This Woman Acting Like A Protester AND A Cop Sympathizer?

http://laist.com/2012/07/28/video_woman_in_anaheim_acts_like_pr.php

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North Chicago pays $40,000 over police dog attack

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-north-chicago-police-update-20120729,0,1976533.story

Anaheim expecting more police-shooting protests this weekend

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-0728-anaheim-protest-20120728,0,1437219.story

Bay Area black community to hold two-day convention to set a black agenda

http://www.presstv.com/usdetail/253232.html

No More!: We Need National Solidarity Against Police Brutality

http://www.politicususa.com/more-national-solidarity-police-brutality.html

Police Brutality Wave Hits Dallas

http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2012/07/27/wave-police-brutality-hits-dallas-152341/

Former Prince George’s police sergeant sentenced to 3 years, 10 months in prison

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/former-prince-georges-police-sergeant-set-for-sentencing-in-corruption-probe/2012/07/23/gJQA51O63W_story.html

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Woman slain in suburb; state trooper

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-westchester-murder-suicide-attempt-20120723,0,3000893.story

Peoria officer suspended for using slur disciplined 10 years ago

http://www.azcentral.com/community/peoria/articles/2012/07/23/20120723peoria-police-officer-suspended-demoted-after-using-racial-slur-abrk.html

Crawford 'surprised' Leominster officer suspended for racial slur

http://www.csnne.com/baseball-boston-redsox/redsox-talk/Crawford-surprised-Leominster-officer-su?blockID=742519

Coral Gables officer relieved of duty after battery arrest

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/07/23/2908838/coral-gables-officer-relieved.html

Prov. sergeant suspended with pay Allegations that he fell asleep on a work detail

http://www.wpri.com/dpp/target_12/prov-sergeant-suspended-with-pay

Manuel Diaz's Fatal Shooting By Police Officer Makes Community Question Law Enforcement's Motives

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/23/manuel-diaz-fatal-shooti_n_1696646.html

Anaheim, Home of “Happiest Place on Earth,” is Police Brutality Hot Spot

http://politic365.com/2012/07/23/anaheim-home-of-happiest-place-on-earth-is-police-brutality-hot-spot/

Santa Maria Police Department audit begins

Office of Independent Review to start interviews

http://santamariatimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/santa-maria-police-department-audit-begins/article_444ff4d0-d543-11e1-9d3c-001a4bcf887a.html

Wyoming County Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Son Dead

http://wbtai.com/LocalNews/tabid/115/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2295/Wyoming-County-Police-Officer-Accidentally-Shoots-Son-Dead.aspx

Officials: Police officer mistakenly kills son at Old Forge motel

http://www.herkimertelegram.com/topstories/x1073621364/Officials-Police-officer-mistakenly-kills-son-at-Old-Forge-motel

Man says Huntington police officer shot him

http://www.wvrecord.com/news/245497-man-says-huntington-police-officer-shot-him

Cops Arrested Teenagers For Jumping Into A Swimming Pool

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/18/mccarren-park-pool-fighting-pepper-spray_n_1682273.html

cop suspected of prescription forgery arrested

http://www.kpho.com/story/19093673/phoenix-officer-suspected-of-perscription-forgery-arrested

Coral Gables Cop Arrested for Simple Battery

http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Coral-Gables-Cop-Arrested-for-Simple-Battery-163451776.html

Lewiston cop arrested again

http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn/2012/07/19/former-lewiston-cop-arrested-again/1225830

officer charged in '04 killing of wife meets jury pool
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/ex-officer-charged-in-04-killing-of-wife-meets-jury-pool-645964/#ixzz227CNgYGw

Memphis police officer charged with DUI

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/jul/23/memphis-police-officer-charged-with-dui/?CID=happeningnow

Former cop charged with wife's murder returned to Ala.

http://www.myfoxal.com/story/19099653/former-cop-charged-with-wifes-murder-returned-to-ala

Probe of Sheriff's Office possible, oversight director says

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2018762885_audit25m.html

New Orleans Agrees to Let U.S. Monitor Police

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443295404577547431418336216.html

Audit: King County Sheriff fails to investigate deputy use of force

http://www.king5.com/news/AUDIT--KING-COUNTY-SHERIFF-FAILS-TO-INVESTIGATE-USE-OF-FORCE-163636396.html

Officer Accidentally Shoots Self In Dressing Room

http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/colonie-mall-sears/N02pacL16U2yjmZy3jMDDw.cspx

Vincent Calvarese, Sheriff's Deputy, Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2012/07/vincent_calvarese_arrested.php

Group wants to oversee police complaints

http://www.myjournalcourier.com/articles/one-41001-city-oversee.html

Cops face five-year probe

http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/news/content/view/full/121987

US policing: Institutionalising brutality?

http://current.com/community/93856614_us-policing-institutionalising-brutality.htm

Confirmed: 130 Cases Of NYPD Police Brutality Against Occupy Protesters

http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/2012/07/28/confirmed-130-cases-nypd-police-brutality-occupy-protesters-153931/

Michigan officer suspended over threatening remarks at 'Dark Knight'

http://www.freep.com/article/20120727/NEWS03/120727035/Michigan-parole-officer-suspended-over-threatening-remarks-at-Dark-Knight-

Officer suspended three weeks (with pay) for daughter's shooting

http://www.kxly.com/news/spokane-news/Officer-suspended-three-weeks-for-daughter-s-shooting/-/101214/15709526/-/e4qq9nz/-/index.html

Tempe Police officer charged with burgalry, theft

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Tempe-Police-officer-charged-with-burgalry-theft-164157206.html

Cop Suspended After Kidnapped Man Found in His Garage, Sources Say
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120728/rochdale-village/police-officer-suspended-after-man-found-bound-gagged-garage

Snoozing Trenton officer suspended

http://www.trentonian.com/article/20120726/NEWS01/120729720/

Police chief fires officer charged in wreck that killed Atlanta woman

http://www.examiner.com/article/police-chief-fires-officer-charged-wreck-that-killed-atlanta-woman

police officer indicted on assault charges

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/27/hero-police-officer-indicted-assault-charges/

Officer used badge for church, ex-members say

http://www.pe.com/local-news/riverside-county/corona/corona-headlines-index/20120727-corona-officer-used-her-badge-for-church-ex-members-say.ece

Frankfort Cop Arrested for Battery in Mokena

http://mokena.patch.com/articles/frankfort-cop-arrested-for-battery-in-mokena

Bakersfield cop accused of raping burglary victim

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Bakersfield-Police-Officer-accused-of-raping-burglary-victim-164092366.html

Pal. Park cop's firing upheld

http://www.northjersey.com/palisadespark/163978036_Pal__Park_cop_s_firing_upheld.html

A Brooklyn man is poster child for cop thuggery

http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2012/30/all_britview_police_brutality_2012_07_27_bd.html

Portales officer suspended

http://www.newschannel10.com/story/19134661/portales-officer-suspended

Stamford drug bust raises police brutality claim

http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Stamford-drug-bust-raises-police-brutality-claim-3737528.php

Video raises questions of police brutality

http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/video-raises-questions-of-police-brutality

King County Sheriff Solves Nagging Problem of Use-of-Force Complaints: Just Overlook Them

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2012/07/king_county_sheriff_solves_the.php

Groups in Rochester march to protest what they consider police brutality

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20120726/NEWS01/307260026/Rochester-police-protest-march?odyssey=nav%7Chead&nclick_check=1

St. Louis police officer accused of assaulting handcuffed man

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/st-louis-police-officer-accused-of-assaulting-handcuffed-man/article_83674bd5-9e4d-5246-8262-4937f1129a46.html

LAPD officer charged in perjury case was fired, chief says

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/07/lapd-officer-perjury-case-fired.html

Report documents misconduct by New York police officers
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Report+documents+misconduct+York+police+officers/6990690/story.html

Whitestown cop found guilty of deception, acquitted of misconduct

http://www.indystar.com/article/20120726/LOCAL02/207260361/Whitestown-cop-found-guilty-official-misconduct

Melbourne fires cop accused of consorting with prostitutes

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120725/CRIME/120725011/Melbourne-fires-cop-accused-consorting-prostitutes?nclick_check=1

Off-Duty Cop Arrested For Drunk Driving at Last Night's Shooting

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2012/07/meet_the_other_casualty_of_las.php

Trouble cop arrested again

http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/crime/trouble-cop-arrested-again

Former New Britain Police Captain Guilty Of 'Egregious' Misconduct

http://articles.courant.com/2012-07-25/news/hc-new-britain-police-scandal-0725-20120724_1_internal-affairs-report-patrol-car-wardwell

Philly Police Internal Affairs Official Under Investigation

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/19108003/high-ranking-internal-affairs