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Jamie Raskin: “That is while you are an officer. Now let's say you retire and you commit domestic violence or assault or battery or…”

On the recordMay 15, 2025
That is while you are an officer. Now let's say you retire and you commit domestic violence or assault or battery or some other offense 2 years later. The department is not notified of that, is not keeping track of it. What does it mean to say a retired person is in good standing if they have committed a crime in the meantime?
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Jamie Raskin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Discussing accountability for retired law enforcement officers regarding criminal behavior.

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