Citizen Report No. 1783905800 - 1901819176

On or about July 1, 2026, responding law enforcement units were dispatched to a residential location regarding a reported domestic disturbance involving Officer Dennis Smith. The reporting party alleged a physical altercation and ongoing spousal abuse.

• Nature of the Event: The event was classified as a domestic violence incident involving allegations of physical assault, verbal threats, and intimidation directed at the officer’s spouse.
• Physical Evidence/Observations: Responding officers documented [Insert details: e.g., visible injuries to the victim, signs of property damage/disarray at the scene, or statements from eyewitnesses].
• Officer Actions: It is alleged that Officer Smith utilized his position, authority, or training to intimidate the victim or interfere with the initial on-scene investigation.

Following the field response, the Collins Police Department initiated a formal report on the alleged conduct of Officer Smith regarding domestic violence.

This narrative and the underlying investigative files are disclosable under Brady and Giglio requirements for the following reasons:

1. Credibility and Bias: Allegations of domestic violence and behavioral misconduct involving an abuse of power directly impact the officer’s credibility, reliability, and character as a witness before the court.
2. Impeachment Value: The defense is constitutionally entitled to cross-examine the officer regarding these sustained or pending allegations to demonstrate potential bias, lack of truthfulness, or a propensity for non-compliance with the law.
3. Moral Turpitude: The underlying conduct involves an alleged crime of domestic violence, which carries federal and state statutory implications regarding the lawful possession of a firearm and general fitness for duty.