No Phoenix Officers Disciplined After False Gang Charges
The Phoenix Police Department has concluded its internal investigation into officers involved in the 2020 scandal where a fake gang was created to falsely charge protesters. While the Chief determined three officers violated policy, all three have since retired and are therefore not subject to discipline. This decision comes despite a grand jury being misled and subsequent revelations from an ABC15 investigation that led to dismissed cases and a significant settlement with the county. The outcome has drawn criticism from union representatives and community advocates who question the department’s ability to hold its officers accountable.
John Q. Hosedrinker