Taylor,
Michigan: Three police officers have been suspended for their alleged
connection to illegal gambling. All three officers have more than 10 years of
experience. “We acted very quickly after hearing about it,” the police chief
said. “We handled it internally. They were suspended and disciplined.”
Highland
Park, Michigan (First reported 01-25-13): A police officer has admitted that he
assisted with the protection of what he believed to be a shipment of cocaine in
exchange for a $1,000 bribe. The purported smugglers were actually undercover
FBI agents. “Police officers who take bribes have no place in law enforcement,”
a US attorney said. “They will be prosecuted for violating their duties to
serve the public.” http://ow.ly/kGEnp
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin: A detective has been charged in federal court with obstruction of
justice following an FBI investigation that concluded he helped a suspected
drug dealer. He has been suspended with pay. http://ow.ly/kGPze
Update:
Apollo, Pennsylvania (First reported 07-03-12): The now-former police chief
pleaded guilty to three felonies and two lesser charges in court. He was
accused of improperly taking and selling guns, ammunition, and other borough
property while he was serving as police chief. http://ow.ly/kGGjS
