Wandering Officers: A Hidden Problem in NC Law Enforcement
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New investigation uncovers a troubling trend in North Carolina law enforcement: wandering officers - cops dismissed or resigning under investigation, then landing jobs at other agencies. Mark Oakley, for instance, tased a handcuffed detainee in 2015, resigned before being fired, and worked at three more departments over eight years, including Warrenton Police, where he misused his Taser on immobilized people three times. Carolina Public Press identified nearly 700 active wandering officers as of 2022, working at 327 agencies statewide. These officers often end up in small rural departments, private security firms, and college campuses, with many having misconduct histories. The pattern reveals deep flaws in hiring oversight, allowing problem officers to cycle through badges unchecked, leading to lawsuits and rough arrests.
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