Brady Offense No. 1693003418 - 212291334

Andrea Mendoza
605 East Evergreen Boulevard
Vancouver, Washington 98661

Date of Offense

May 21, 2023

Offense(s)

Supporting Document(s)

Vancouver officer charged with assault after threatening Taser on man’s groin - OPB.pdf

Official Statement

The Clark County Prosecutor’s Office charged Officer Andrea Mendoza with fourth-degree assault on Tuesday. Mendoza remains on paid leave.

While scuffling with a suspected shoplifter in late May, Vancouver Police Department Officer Andrea Mendoza allegedly pulled a man’s pants down and threatened to charge a Taser onto his exposed penis.

Definition of Offense(s)

Abuse of Authority

Police corruption is the abuse of police authority for personal gain. Corruption may involve profit or another type of material benefit gained illegally as a consequence of the officer's authority.

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Use of Force

Police brutality is the use of excessive and unnecessary force on the part of a police officer when he is interacting with a civilian, resulting in a violation of the civilian’s civil rights.

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