Body camera footage shows Phoenix Police Department officers disparaging protesters
Phoenix officers bad-mouth protest group while on body camera video.
and last updated 2021-02-12 21:17:02-05
The Maricopa County Attorneyâs Office and the Phoenix Police Department are facing repeated allegations of discriminatory arrests and political prosecutions in protest cases.
In addition to a controversial challenge coin, ABC15 obtained officer body camera video that will only further cement the arguments being made by defense attorneys and community activists.
Apparently unaware a camera was still recording, three officers continually disparage a
One wondered why the protest response team didnât âstomp on them right away.â
Gilbert officer accused of sexual misconduct
Police department recommending charges against Justin Betts.
and last updated 2021-02-10 00:27:09-05
GILBERT, AZ â A 13-year veteran with the Gilbert Police Department is being accused of sexual assault while off-duty.
Police say the department was notified of Officer Justin Betts alleged misconduct involving an adult female in December of last year.
Officials say Gilbert detectives immediately began criminal and internal investigations into the alleged acts. Betts was placed in an administrative role during the investigation.
On February 4, 2021, Gilbert detectives finished their investigation and submitted the case to the Maricopa County Attorney s Office for review. Police say Betts is facing charges of attempted sexual abuse and public sexual indecency.
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Challenge coins allegedly created by a team of Phoenix Police officers to commemorate injuring a protester.
STEVE GOLDSTEIN: The Phoenix City Attorney s Office will be starting an outside investigation into a challenge coin made after a 2017 police incident. The coin was circulated among some officers to note the shooting of a protester in the groin in 2017. The incident happened in the aftermath of a rally held by then-President Trump at the Phoenix Convention Center. This came up as part of investigation by Dave Biscobing called Politically Charged. Biscobing is an investigative reporter with ABC15, and he spoke with my co-host, Mark Brodie, more about what he found.