
Santa Clara police sergeant recordsdata racial discrimination case
A high-ranking sergeant of Samoan descent is suing the Santa Clara Police Division and its leader, alleging that the drive is plagued by means of systemic racism that thwarts folks of colour from emerging to management positions.
Within the federal lawsuit — filed Monday in opposition to the Town of Santa Clara, Police Leader Patrick Nikolai and Captain Todd Cummins — Santa Clara Police Sgt. Jacob Malae alleges that his race and nationwide starting place have been “considerable motivating causes” why he was once handed over for a promotion and denied additional time pay. He is looking for fee of no less than $3 million for misplaced wages and incomes capability.
Malae has been with the Santa Clara Police Division (SCPD) for twenty years, together with serving the previous 10 years as a ...