Date of Offense
Offense(s)
Official Statement
Terminated: Yes
Demoted: No
Suspended: No
# of Days Suspended:
Sustained Charge: Conduct Unbecoming
Description: On February 3, 2022, An Investigator completed an investigation into a false swearing claim against Officer K. Rivers. This investigation revealed Officer Rivers did knowingly and purposely provide false information or failed to disclose accurate information during the pre - employment process. In a letter from a State Police Major (Commanding Officer- Identification & Information Technology Section) of the Office of Attorney General, Department of Law and public safety, Division of State Police addressed to Internal Affairs Lieutenant stated "the person listed" Kenneth Rivers , who is applying for a law enforcement position, has tested positive for drug and is listed in the central drugs registry for Irvington Police Department on May 18, 2021. Therefore, Officer Rivers was terminated from employment.
