Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: No
Demoted: No
Suspended: Yes
Other Sanction:
Resigned, retired, transferred, or separated while case was pending: No
# of Days Suspended: 10
Sustained Charge: Conduct unbecoming a public employee, General Orders‐Rules and Regulations on Duty Conduct, All Other Conduct, Operation of Department Vehicles, General Orders ‐ Duty to De‐Escalate and Call Prioritization & Response Procedures and Vehicle Operation
Description: Ptl. Padilla improperly responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash with the intention to confront one of the drivers in the crash. Prior to this, Ptl. Padilla was dispatched to a residence for a medical assist which was called in by one of the drivers involved in the crash. Ptl. Padilla believed the medical assist was a false police report. During the confrontation, Ptl. Padilla engaged in verbal disagreement with the individual until an intervention was made by other officers that were on‐scene and bystanders. Suspended for ten (10), days.
