Whitman at a glance


Population by race and Hispanic origin

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Full-time law enforcement staff, Whitman Police Department

  • Officers
  • Civilian staff

Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents

  • Whitman
  • 2.2 National average

These figures reflect the Whitman Police Department only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.

Federal grant funding for Whitman


We were unable to locate any federal grant funding for this location based on our standard search parameters. Learn more about the grant programs we are tracking.

Military equipment transfers


We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.

Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements

Data last updated June 1, 2023


Settlements

We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $200,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.

Settlements
Year Description Outcome
2022

Sergeant Edward Slocum filed a lawsuit against the town of Whitman, former Police Chief Scott Benton, and Town Administrator Frank Lynam for discrimination due to his disabilities, and the case was settled for $250,000.

Slocum claimed that his disabilities had not been accommodated, as he lives with migraine headaches, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD. After disclosing his disabilities, people around him raised their concerns about whether or not Slocum “posed a significant threat” to himself or others, leading to an internal affairs investigation putting Slocum on administrative leave for months. He also claimed that he was retaliated against because of these disabilities and the treatments he participated in to alleviate symptoms. 

Compensation
$200,000.00