Iowa officer sues city, police chief over discrimination, forced resignation

By: Erin Jordan, The Gazette

WEST UNION, Iowa — A former West Union police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city, city administrator and the police chief alleging sexual harassment, gender discrimination and retaliation.

Sierra Fox, who worked in the West Union Police Department from July 2015 until last month, claims in the suit filed Tuesday in Fayette County that Police Chief Paul Bechtold treated her differently from male police officers, denied her a woman’s uniform, insulted her and called her vulgar names to other officers.

Full story: https://www.policeone.com/women-officers/articles/483930006-Iowa-officer-sues-city-police-chief-over-discrimination-forced-resignation/