Kissimmee, FL — The Kissimmee Police Department has terminated three employees and disciplined five others after an independent investigation revealed misconduct in the handling of a 2023 use-of-force case involving former officer Andrew Baseggio. The investigation, conducted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, found failures in leadership, untruthful statements by officers, and efforts to conceal misconduct.

The findings were made public during a press conference held by newly appointed Police Chief Charles Broadway, who pledged a commitment to restoring integrity and transparency within the agency.

“Today marks a turning point,” said Broadway. “We’re not only sharing the findings, but also the steps we’re taking to ensure accountability and rebuild trust.”

Investigation Timeline and Key Findings

The investigation began after former officer Andrew Baseggio was indicted by a grand jury in August 2024 on charges including felony battery, official misconduct, solicitation for perjury, and witness tampering. The charges stemmed from an April 2023 incident in which Baseggio allegedly used excessive force.

The grand jury also accused multiple Kissimmee officers of failing to report the misconduct and making false statements during the internal probe. Former Police Chief Betty Holland, who resigned in October 2024, was found to have shown Baseggio a final report prior to its review by prosecutors and failed to initiate appropriate disciplinary or legal actions.

According to the report, the department fostered “a culture of silence” where officer misconduct was overlooked or accepted.

Disciplinary Actions

Of the 13 department members identified in the investigation 3 were fired for violations including truthfulness, compromising criminal cases, and failure to follow department standards. In addition:

• 2 were demoted for compromising criminal cases and violating standards of conduct.
• 3 received 24-hour suspensions for unsatisfactory performance.
• 1 officer was fully exonerated.
• 4 individuals, including Baseggio, either resigned or were terminated before the investigation concluded.

Reforms Are Underway

Since stepping into leadership in April 2025, Chief Broadway said he has initiated sweeping reforms:

• Appointed a new assistant chief of police with extensive law enforcement experience.
• Strengthened the internal affairs unit with new staff and leadership.
• Implemented an enhanced early-warning system to detect problematic behavior.
• Introduced updated training and review protocols.
• Established a more robust review process for community complaints and use-of-force incidents.

Broadway emphasized a shift in departmental culture, stating, “We are building an environment where our officers feel empowered and obligated to report wrongdoing.”

He added that the department is committed to working closely with the State Attorney’s Office to ensure full compliance with all legal and ethical standards, including reporting moral character violations and use-of-force incidents.

Moving Forward

Broadway acknowledged the community’s frustration and pledged ongoing transparency and accountability.

“We are not defined by the worst day behind us,” he said. “We are defined by how we respond, how we rebuild, and how we move forward.”

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