Outrageous Behavior: Mesa Police Officer Caught Feeding Baby Alcoholic Beer
Mesa, Arizona — The Mesa Police Department’s Officer Shawn Freeman was caught feeding a baby beer from a beer bottle labeled as containing alcoholic beer, and he repeated this behavior several times while happily smiling for photos.
The images showing Mesa Police Officer Shawn Freeman giving a baby beer from a labeled beer bottle are troubling and unacceptable. This conduct does not align with the expected professional conduct of law enforcement officers and brings up significant ethical and legal concerns.
You can find additional images of Shawn Freeman feeding a baby beer here and here.
Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost: Failure to Address Officer Freeman’s Misconduct
Officer Freeman’s reprehensible behavior, as evidenced by the shocking images of him offering a baby beer, barely scratches the surface of the broader issue of his inappropriate behavior. Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost was provided with undeniable proof of dozens of incidents of substantial misconduct committed by Shawn Freeman over a year ago, including the disturbing photos of him feeding a baby alcoholic beer multiple times.
Chief Cost failed to hold Officer Freeman accountable, setting a dangerous precedent within the Mesa Police Department.
The extensive history of misconduct by Officer Freeman has been well-documented, yet Chief Cost chose to ignore the bright red flags, allowing new allegations to surface. These newer surfaced allegations against Mesa Police Officer Shawn Freeman include him fabricating police reports, committing perjury, facing use-of-force complaints, involvement in the fatal shooting of an unarmed individual, and engaging in other substantial fraudulent behavior. If Mesa Police Chief Cost had taken disciplinary action against Officer Freeman after one of the many previous incidents of misconduct, the escalation of these new allegations could have been prevented.
Officer Freeman’s actions have gone undisciplined by Chief Cost, contributing to a growing pattern of misconduct within the Mesa Police Department.
Accountability Matters: Addressing the Double Standard in the Mesa Police Department
The Mesa Police Department follows a contradictory set of rules, where laws are strictly enforced on everyone except their own officers. It is unacceptable for there to be a double standard where officers are not subject to the same rules and consequences as everyone else. The fact that Officer Freeman can abuse his power both on and off duty without facing consequences highlights the pressing need for enhanced oversight and accountability within the Mesa Police Department.
The Mesa Police Department and their individual officers must be held accountable for their actions. Maricopa County District Attorney Rachel Mitchell, Mesa Mayor John Giles, Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona POST, and all other relevant authorities in Arizona have a responsibility to ensure that police misconduct is not supported and that police officers are held to the same standards as any other citizen. The presence of a double standard in this context should be condemned.
It is essential that law enforcement officers are held to the same standards as any other citizen, and that they are not immune to the consequences of their actions. Allowing officers to act with impunity undermines the trust and integrity of the entire justice system. Therefore, it is crucial for authorities to address these issues promptly and ensure that justice is served equally for all, regardless of their position or authority.
Standing Up Against Corruption: Reporting Police Misconduct in Mesa
As a member and representative of the Mesa Police Department, Officer Freeman should be held to a higher standard instead of given a pass for his illegal behavior and repeated instances of misconduct. It is essential for Arizona law enforcement officers to act with integrity, professionalism, and respect at all times, both on and off duty.
You can speak up against injustice and advocate for change by reaching out to Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost, Maricopa County District Attorney Rachel Mitchel, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, The Arizona Peace Officers Training and Standards Board (Arizona POST), and Mesa Mayor John Giles.
If you have knowledge of any instances of police misconduct, brutality, or criminal activity by law enforcement in our community, don’t stay silent. You can submit a report to the DOJ and the FBI online. Although Mesa Police Internal Affairs rarely disciplines its officers for wrongful behavior, you can still attempt to file a complaint here. While it is true that the Internal Affairs may choose not to discipline the officer or take necessary action, it is important to consider the significance of creating a paper trail. By documenting any incidents or concerns, you are not only holding individuals accountable but also establishing a tangible record that could potentially assist future victims of Mesa Police.
Justice for Mesa: Exposing Officer Freeman’s Behavior and Associated Financial Burden on the City of Mesa
The Mesa Police Department had numerous opportunities to address and correct Officer Freeman’s illegal and unethical behaviors, yet they opted not to do so. Mesa Police Officer Shawn Freeman’s behavior is now being brought to light for the public to see who is representing their police force and where the Mesa Police Department is spending our tax money. We will persist in revealing the misconduct within the Mesa Police Department until those responsible for these wrongdoings are held accountable and justice is served.
The residents of Mesa Arizona should not be forced to take on the financial burden associated with the City of Mesa repeatedly settling lawsuits against Officer Freeman and other Mesa police officers for their misconduct and egregious infringements of civil rights. The City of Mesa routinely settles lawsuits against Mesa Police Officers who have committed misconduct violating Civil Rights, yet has rarely disciplined or terminated any of those officers. These lawsuits are often paid out quietly without media coverage or comment from the Mesa Police Department because Mesa taxpayers would be outraged if they knew where their tax dollars were going.
