Wilmington police training leaves cops unable to deal with many situations, lawsuit claims

After decades of criticism over the Wilmington Police Department's use of force and its strained relationship with the community, the city police force's policies and procedures are coming under legal scrutiny.

A federal lawsuit filed against Wilmington officers involved in the 2020 shooting of a man found sleeping in an SUV lists years of departmental procedures claiming city police are unable to handle many situations, including making contact with unarmed individuals.