Patterns Of Sexual Abuse Show Gaps In Police Disciplinary System
3 years, 6 months ago

Patterns Of Sexual Abuse Show Gaps In Police Disciplinary System

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Patterns Of Sexual Abuse Show Gaps In Police Disciplinary System Enlarge this image toggle caption Nicole Xu Nicole Xu By the end of her discussion with the California Highway Patrol sergeants, the woman was scared — worried the department would only protect the officer who had just propositioned her for sex during what should have been a routine vehicle inspection appointment. "Police sexual misconduct is fairly common in many police departments, many state and local law enforcement agencies across the country," Stinson said. Sponsor Message "A blue wall of silence" While the woman in Contra Costa County never directly told Meranda to stop texting her, she said she tried not to encourage him. Sponsor Message "Sexual misconduct is such a normalized part of the police subculture in many places across the country," he added.

History of this topic

Over 1500 UK police officers accused of rape, sexual harassment in 6 months, just 13 sacked
1 year, 9 months ago
Met police officer used position to abuse and rape multiple women across 17 years
1 year, 11 months ago
David Carrick: 1,000 serving Met Police officers and staff accused of domestic abuse and sex offences
1 year, 11 months ago
Armed Met Police officer admits sex attacks against a dozen women
1 year, 11 months ago
2,000 police officers accused of sexual misconduct in past four years
3 years, 2 months ago

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