Miami Gardens Chief Fires Back Against Discrimination Claims, Says She’s ‘Not Afraid’ of Suit

Miami Gardens chief fires back against discrimination claims, says she’s ‘not afraid’ of suit

Miami Gardens Police Department Chief Delma Noel-Pratt held a news conference Thursday morning responding to discrimination allegations from a group of five Latino officers.“We’ve been subject to transfers, demotions, several of us were relieved of duty, including myself, with no cause, a violation of the bill of rights, and this has been going on for several years now,” MGPD Sgt. Pedro Valdes said at a news conference with the group’s attorney,…

Miami Gardens police chief responds to officers' discrimination allegations

The police chief of Miami Gardens spoke Thursday to respond to allegations of discrimination made by a group of officers. Chief Delma K. Noel-Pratt held a news conference a day after the group of officers announced that they plan to sue the city, claiming they’ve been mistreated because they’re Hispanic. “I want to make it absolutely clear; these allegations are...

Miami Gardens Police call for Chief’s firing, files civil rights lawsuit over misconduct and discrimination - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

Miami Gardens Police Officers are demanding the termination of Police Chief Noel Pratt and announcing a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of all Hispanic officers, alleging discriminatory practices and misconduct within the department. Four of the five veteran officers calling for the chief’s firing were present at a news conference in Miami Lakes on Wednesday, where they detailed their personal experiences of unfair treatment while working in the …