Public Complaint No. 1700481894 - 1077770542

Deputy Sergeant Saul Bermudez was placed in charge of DEM (Department of Emergency Management) funds. The funds were misappropriated and came ended up missing. As a result of his actions his responsibility was given to an independent employee to manage. Transparent Nevada shows Bermudez was paid $9,600 for Emergency Management in 2022 and he made a total of $150,000 salary in 2022. That is quite a bit of money for a small rural agency. No action has been taken against Sergeant Bermudez.

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233 Crook Ave, Goldfield, NV 89013, USA

37.7078247, -117.2334162

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Abuse of Authority

Police corruption is the abuse of police authority for personal gain. Corruption may involve profit or another type of material benefit gained illegally as a consequence of the officer's authority.

Bribery / Official Corruption

Official corruption refers to a specific instance of police misconduct where an officer uses their position and authority for personal gain or to further illegal activities. This can include accepting bribes, falsifying records or evidence, or using their position to further criminal activities.

Criminal Behavior

This can range from criminal behavior such as theft, assault, or bribery to non-criminal behavior such as excessive use of force, discrimination, or abuse of power.

Money / Property

Money or property refers to the inappropriate or unethical handling of money, property, or other assets by a police officer. This can include acts such as theft, embezzlement, mismanagement of funds, or abuse of power.

Conduct Unbecoming

Law enforcement personnel are held to personal standards higher than other members of our communities. Conduct unbecoming has been a common and historical charge used in controlling and censuring police officers and other public employees, for both on and off duty actions.

Neglect of Duty

Neglect of duty, which occurs when a police officer fails to perform the responsibilities assigned to them. This can include failing to respond to calls for service, failing to take appropriate action in emergency situations, or failing to perform other duties as assigned.

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Public Complaint No. 1700481894 - 1077770542

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37.7078247, -117.2334162

Abuse of Authority

Bribery / Official Corruption

Criminal Behavior

Money / Property

Conduct Unbecoming

Neglect of Duty

Nevada Public Records Act

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