. >> it claims that officer gary shakkee repeatedly refer to hispanics as lazy and incompetent. >> mark collins is losing its best diverse officers. the police department in no way reflects diversity of its community. >> reporter: the second lawsuit was filed today. both officers are seeking backpay and compensation for emotional disperse -- distress. >> these officers are hoping for change. they do not want the next generatioo of latino officers to have to face this type of discrimination. >> reporter: police got back to us but they said they cannot comment on pending litigation. the police union is in support russell haythorn denver7. >>> a man living in denver considers himself lucky. his parents escape the violence in syria. he was born in the us. he has lost four family members and others have fled to llbanon where they face many of the same issues they have in syria. >> if i call them and say how is everything doing -- i already know how everything is. you don't >> reporter: has spent the last four years completing paperwork and reaching out to local lawmakers. he will continue to