Here are the eight reports of police misconduct tracked for Wednesday, February 1, 2017:
- Gwinnett County, Georgia: An officer was fired after driving on a sidewalk and hitting two pedestrians while responding to a call. ow.ly/punF308zlmI
- Update: Grand Rapids, Michigan (First reported 01-30-17) Three officers who improperly aided a prosecutor after his wrong-way crash have been recommended to be fired. They will not face criminal charges in the case. ow.ly/jHBd308znwG
- Update: Agawam, Massachusetts (First reported 01-20-16): Two of the three officers fired after a videoed use-of-force incident against a detainee have won their appeals of termination. They will receive back pay. The third terminated officer’s appeal is still pending. ow.ly/cqqd308zqAI
- Danbury, Connecticut: An officer was charged with breach of the peace for using unnecessary force against a handcuffed suspect. ow.ly/mQ2V308zsWM
- Update: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (First reported 01-27-17): A deputy who was arrested for domestic violence has been fired. ow.ly/M0XK308zBf2
- Cleveland Heights, Ohio: A now-former officer pled guilty to tampering and theft for stealing $3,000 from the City while collecting impound fees. ow.ly/I7qQ308zBZe
- Prichard, Alabama: An officer was arrested after his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend complained about harassment. ow.ly/mlm0308zDfT
- Update: Washtenaw County, Michigan (First reported 12-26-16): A lieutenant pled guilty to a lesser charge after his arrest for a “super drunk” driving violation. His BAC was almost three times the legal limit. ow.ly/eY0P308Ajaj