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Former Lakewood officer files lawsuit against department

A former Lakewood police officer has filed a lawsuit against the Police Department, claiming he was wrongfully terminated.

STACIA GLENN; Staff writer
Published: Oct. 15, 2012 at 2:23 p.m. PDT
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