LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Fraternal Order of Police has filed a lawsuit against the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, claiming the police department violated state law during an investigation into one of its officers.

The union filed the lawsuit Monday in Fayette Circuit Court, alleging the Lexington Police Department failed to follow Kentucky's Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights during an investigation of an unnamed officer.

According to the lawsuit, LPD placed the officer on "Administrative Assignment Level 3" on Oct. 7, which stripped him of his law enforcement authority, prohibited him from carrying a firearm off duty, and restricted overtime and off-duty employment opportunities. The officer was also required to surrender his badge, credentials, uniform, and depar

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