In Less than 48 Hours, 2 Cops in the Same Department Arrested for Sex Crimes

A disturbing pattern of sexual misconduct has come to light within the Placer County Sheriff’s Department, further reinforcing the already tainted image of America’s security force. A deputy was arrested on suspicion of forcible rape and sodomy of an intoxicated person, marking the second arrest for a sex crime in the department within a mere 48 hours.

This alarming pattern is not isolated to Placer County. According to the National Police Misconduct Reporting Project, sexual misconduct ranks as the second highest of all citizen complaints nationwide against police officers, at 9.3%. Shockingly, the study also found that the rate of sexual misconduct among officers was significantly higher than the rate among the general public.

The frequency of such incidents paints a deeply troubling picture of police behavior. It underscores the crucial need for greater accountability and transparency within these institutions that wield immense power over the citizenry.

Yet, despite these alarming incidents, the Placer County Sheriff’s Department seems dismissive of conducting a larger department-wide investigation. This nonchalant response to such grave misconduct is reflective of the systemic issues within law enforcement bodies, where such allegations often go unpunished or uninvestigated.

Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo reiterated in a statement, “We have no tolerance for law enforcement misconduct on or off duty.” However, these are not isolated incidents within the law enforcement community. They are part of a broader and more deeply ingrained issue, further highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive reforms.

The data and these recent incidents serve as a reminder of the scale of the problem within law enforcement. It underlines the need for a significant overhaul of the system to ensure those who are tasked with serving and protecting the community are held to the highest standards. Until then, trust in law enforcement will continue to erode.

Source: The Free Thought Project

Matt Agorist is an honorably discharged veteran of the USMC and former intelligence operator directly tasked by the NSA. This prior experience gives him unique insight into the world of government corruption and the American police state. Agorist has been an independent journalist for over a decade and has been featured on mainstream networks around the world. Agorist is also the Editor at Large at the Free Thought Project. Follow @MattAgorist on Twitter .

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