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Wayne Benitez, a retired officer with the Palo Alto Police Department, took a plea deal in the 2018 assault of a man he was arresting.
Less than a week from the start of trial, a former Palo Alto police officer pleaded guilty to excessive force charges in the 2018 arrest of a gay man that resulted in a half-million dollar settlement and mandatory LGBTQ sensitivity training for the police agency.
It follows a hefty settlement and mandatory LGBTQ+ training following a lawsuit in the case.
A former Palo Alto police sergeant facing criminal assault charges for roughing up a city resident during a 2018 arrest had a prior reputation for using force...
With Palo Alto looking to add police officers and replace its police chief, the city's independent police auditor is preparing to scrutinize the department's hiring and recruiting practices.