Hundreds of police officers in California have been stripped of their badges in the last few years for serious misconduct. The offenses range from sexual assault to excessive force to racial bias.


KPBS investigative reporter Scott Rodd says there are still thousands of cases that need to be reviewed.

Hundreds of police officers in California have been stripped of their badges in the last few years for serious misconduct. The offenses range from sexual assault to excessive force to racial bias. KPBS investigative reporter Scott Rodd says there are still thousands of cases that need to be reviewed.

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