I am in a bad position and need to find out what can be done. I work for the federal government as a police officer. Less than a year ago, my department hired a new Chief of Police who, for some reason, has decided that I am to be held to a different standard than the rest of the department. I have been suspended for violating department procedures; however our department Standard operating procedures are routinely violated by most officers / supervisors. The shift supervisor was at the scene of the incident that led to the suspension, but made no effort to stop the alleged violations. During the so-called investigation, our acting supervisor contradicted herself several times and has made false statements that are proven by independent paperwork from an outside source. Our Chief prefers to discipline me, but do nothing to the supervisor.
Now I am being held under a microscope and anything that they can come up with is being noted. However, all violations by other officers of our department SOP are being ignored.
What are my legal options pertaining to the discriminatory actions by the department?
Now I am being held under a microscope and anything that they can come up with is being noted. However, all violations by other officers of our department SOP are being ignored.
What are my legal options pertaining to the discriminatory actions by the department?