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Allegation of misconduct

A claim made by a community member, fellow officer, or other person that a law enforcement officer acted illegally, wrongfully, or inappropriately while on duty.

Byrne JAG program

A federal grant program that provides funding to states and local governments to improve their criminal justice systems, often used for law enforcement activities.

Judgment

A final decision or order issued by a court in a civil lawsuit that settles all disputed issues and determines the rights of the involved parties.

Settlement

An agreement reached between parties in a legal dispute to resolve the matter, either before a lawsuit is filed or before a court issues a final judgment.

Law enforcement agency

Any organization involved in preventing, detecting, investigating, prosecuting, or making decisions about legal violations in the United States.

Misconduct

An instance where a law enforcement officer acts unlawfully, wrongfully, or inappropriately while performing their official duties.

Attorney General

The head of the U.S. Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government.