Public Complaint No. 1654378785 - 1305838837

Unknown Charles

Rankin Boro Police Department

320 Hawkins Avenue

Rankin, Pennsylvania 15104

(412) 271-1010

http://www.rankinbo…

Supporting Document(s)

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Statement

Officer Charles encroached upon my private automobile, and attempted to unlock my door to pull me out as I was exercising Constitutional rights to be secure in my affects. Refused order to give name and rank, have badge number and ordered me to contact her Police Chief Jeremi Gregory, who refused to give her information. Information of officers name was found upon forged instrument uttered by Randy J Ernst.

Address

723 Mifflin St, Duquesne, PA 15110, USA

40.3632395, -79.8552105

Definition of Complaint(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.

Bribery / Official Corruption

Official corruption refers to a specific instance of police misconduct where an officer uses their position and authority for personal gain or to further illegal activities. This can include accepting bribes, falsifying records or evidence, or using their position to further criminal activities.

Criminal Behavior

This can range from criminal behavior such as theft, assault, or bribery to non-criminal behavior such as excessive use of force, discrimination, or abuse of power.

First Amendment

A violation of the First Amendment by a police officer can occur when they use their position of authority to suppress or restrict an individual's rights to free speech or assembly, or when they retaliate against individuals for exercising their First Amendment rights.

Illegal Search

Illegal search is a search conducted by a police officer without a warrant or probable cause. An illegal search violates an individual's Fourth Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Language

Improper language is language that is offensive, vulgar, or otherwise unprofessional. Improper language by police officers can create tension and mistrust between law enforcement and the community, and can negatively impact the perception of the entire police department.

Operation / Personnel Violations

Operation and personnel violations are violations of departmental policies and procedures related to the operation and management of the police department.

Accident - Property Damage

Property damage as a result of an accidenth occurs when a police officer causes damage to property while on duty. This can include damage to vehicles, buildings, or other property as a result of reckless driving, neglect, or other behavior.

Failure to Identify

Failure to identify occurs when a police officer fails to properly identify themselves or their agency while on duty. This can include failing to wear a uniform or badge, failing to carry identification, or failing to provide identification when asked.

Failure to Submit

The failure to submit occurs when a police officer fails to complete or submit required reports, paperwork, or other documentation in a timely manner. This can include failing to submit incident reports, arrest reports, use of force reports, or other required forms.

Inadequate / Failure to Provide Service

Inadequate service occurs when a police officer fails to provide the level of service expected of them or fails to perform their duties to a reasonable standard.

Insubordination

Insubordination occurs when a police officer fails to follow the lawful orders of their superiors or refuses to perform their duties as instructed. This can include disobeying direct orders, failing to comply with departmental policies, or engaging in other acts of disobedience.

Inventory Procedures

Improper inventory procedures occur when a police officer fails to follow proper procedures for handling and documenting items in police custody. This can include failing to properly secure evidence, failing to accurately document items, or misusing items in police custody.

Misuse of Department Records

The misuse of department records, which occurs when a police officer accesses or alters department records for purposes other than those for which they were intended.

Neglect of Duty

Neglect of duty, which occurs when a police officer fails to perform the responsibilities assigned to them. This can include failing to respond to calls for service, failing to take appropriate action in emergency situations, or failing to perform other duties as assigned.

Political Activity

Misconduct can refer to political activity, which occurs when a police officer engages in political activities while on duty or while representing the police department.

Traffic Pursuit

Misconduct can refer to traffic pursuit violations, which occur when a police officer engages in a pursuit of a vehicle without following departmental policies and procedures regarding pursuits.

Unfit for Duty

Misconduct can refer to being unfit for duty, which is a violation that occurs when a police officer is unable to perform their duties effectively due to physical or mental health issues.

Vehicle

The use of force with a vehicle refers to instances where a police officer uses a vehicle in a manner that causes harm to a person or property.

Vehicle Licensing - State

Misconduct can refer to vehicle licensing violations, which occur when a police officer operates a department vehicle without a valid driver's license or without following departmental policies regarding vehicle operation.

Personal Violations

Misconduct can also refer to personal violations, which refer to behavior by a police officer that is considered to be unprofessional, unethical, or contrary to the values and standards of the police department.

Racial Profiling

The practice of using a person's race or ethnicity as a factor in making decisions about law enforcement activities, such as stops, searches, or arrests.

Traffic

Misconduct can refer to traffic pursuit violations, which occur when a police officer engages in a pursuit of a vehicle without following departmental policies and procedures regarding pursuits.

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.

Pennsylvania Right to Know Law

65 Pennsylvania Statute § 67.101 et seq.

The Pennsylvania Right to Know Law is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to public records of governmental bodies. Prior to 2008, the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act was widely regarded as one of the worst in the country, partly because the pre-2008 law presumed that government records were not public, unless someone who wanted the record could establish otherwise. A new law passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Ed Rendell "flipped the presumption". This new law went into full effect on January 1, 2009 and it states, in sharp distinction to the previous law, that all documents will be presumed to be opento the public unless the agency holding them can prove otherwise.

The Pennsylvania Right to Know Law defines records as, “information, regardless of physical form or characteristics, that documents a transaction or activity of an agency and that is created, received or retained pursuant to law or in connection with a transaction, business or activity of the agency." Any United States citizen may request public records and no statement of purpose is required. There is no restriction on the use of records and five days is the limit for responses to requested documents.

We the People

We the People have a Right to Know according to the Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS], past Presidents (of both major political parties), Congress, and the United States Department of Justice. As an expression of that Right to Know, we have coordinated valuable information from a number of resources into a single, public-facing, searchable database.