Denver police commander who won $280K discrimination settlement now faces discipline – Denver Gazette

Denver police commander who won $280K discrimination settlement now faces discipline  Denver Gazette

Denver police commander Magen Dodge, who received a $280,000 discrimination settlement, and her husband, decorated SWAT officer Justin Dodge, face possible discipline after investigators found department policy violations. A Denver police commander is facing possible discipline following an investigation into her conduct. Division Chief Magen Dodge and her husband, Sgt. Justin Dodge, were notified Thursday that investigators found they violated department policies and recommended disciplinary action. Officials presented the Dodges with notices of proposed discipline, Brent Weisberg, a Denver Police Department spokesperson, said in an email to The Denver Gazette. “Both employees have the right to a Pre-Disciplinary Hearing,” Weisberg said. “The hearing allows employees to present any mitigating facts they want considered before a final order is imposed.” It’s unclear whether the Dodges have retained their weapons and badges.

The Department of Public Safety’s Public Integrity Division conducted the investigation in conjunction with an outside independent investigator. The Office of the Independent Monitor reviewed the draft findings and recommended penalties, according to the DPD. Officials declined to release the investigative report, citing the ongoing disciplinary proceedings. CBS Colorado reported earlier this year that an investigative report it obtained detailed allegations that Magen Dodge created a toxic work environment through bullying, retaliation and interference with police operations. The department has not disclosed which policies either officer violated or whether the