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Tampa police supervisors demoted after 3 officers fired

In May 2019, three officers were fired for violating department policies, including turning off body cams and throwing away drugs.

TAMPA, Fla. — Three months after three Tampa police officers were fired for violating department policies, the officers' supervisors were demoted and reprimanded.

In May 2019, three officers were fired for policy violations, including turning off body cameras and throwing away small amounts of drugs. A month later, 17 cases were overturned because of the internal investigation.

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Tampa police announced Friday that a corporal and a sergeant who supervised the three officers were involved in a related investigation and have been reprimanded. The corporal got a written reprimand, and the sergeant was demoted to an officer.

"We have sent a clear message that we have an expectation of accountability through all level of the organization," Chief Brian Dugan said.

The three officers fired in May were Mark Landry, John Laretta and Algenis Maceo. Seven other officers were also disciplined.

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