Summary

The following statistical report is based on information gathered during the first half of 2010. The data used to create this statistical report is available for public viewing in the database section of this site. From January 2010 through June 2010 there were:

2,541 Unique reports of police misconduct cited. 3,240 Law enforcement officers cited in recorded police misconduct reports. 178 Of the law enforcement officers reported were departmental leaders, police chiefs, and sheriffs. 4,199 Alleged victims of police misconduct associated with these reports. 124 Fatalities associated with these reports. 17.9 Law enforcement officers cited in the news for misconduct each day on average. $148,512,000 in approximated police misconduct related settlements and judgments paid out in this period. 

 

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