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Lawsuit Alleges SDPD Misclassifies 80% of Misconduct Complaints

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A lawsuit filed by Pillars of the Community and activist Tasha Williamson alleges the San Diego Police Department misclassifies nearly 80% of complaints against officers as 'miscellaneous,' evading review by the oversight commission. - The lawsuit claims this practice prevents proper scrutiny of potential misconduct.

- It seeks to compel the department to reclassify and review these complaints. - The San Diego Police Department has not yet commented on the allegations.

The case highlights ongoing concerns about police accountability in San Diego.

This story was originally reported by timesofsandiego. Read the original article here.

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