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Residents press Palm Bay council to address allegations tied to officer's hiring and department oversight
Summary
During public comment dozens of residents described prior complaints and lawsuits involving Palm Bay police officer Sean Rollins and urged the council to investigate hiring practices, transparency and leadership at the police department; speakers asked for outside review, suspensions and changes to human-resources procedures.
Dozens of residents used the public-comment portion of Palm Bay's Oct. 6 council meeting to raise serious allegations about Palm Bay Police Department hiring decisions and the conduct of Officer Sean Rollins and other officials. Speakers described prior complaints, plea agreements and lawsuits in other jurisdictions, urged an independent review and asked the council to hold accountable those responsible for hiring decisions.
"When misconduct is overlooked, every good officer pays the price and public confidence erodes," said Robin…
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