NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton Police Department and individual officers have been named in a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force, negligence, and evidentiary misconduct, according to a social media report from Police Chief Eric Murphy.
“One of the many things, which make living in the United States great, is that citizens who feel as though they have had their rights violated can seek recompense through the judicial system. We support this right,” Murphy wrote.
We hold high standards not only for our departmental policy and practices, but also the integrity of our officers. We are confident the decision in this case will reflect positively on our agency and its members, according to Murphy.
“The community may have questions, but since this is a case in open litigation, we cannot talk about the details of the allegations directly at this time,” he wrote.
The Newton City Attorney is reviewing the facts in the case.