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Chief Alfonso Contreras will retire after serving just two years in the job; in December, officers sued him and the police department, accusing him of harassment
The San Diego Unified Police Officers are suing the school district and the district's chief for creating a hostile work environment and retaliation.
Officers allege problems stem from Chief Alfonso Contreras' relationship with a subordinate.
The lawsuit reiterates allegations announced four months ago but includes two additional officers
They say the abuse has intensified since Alfonso Contreras was named chief last year, and that after he gained that support from district leadership, the officers haven't been able to get help with their concerns