DATE: October 26, 2022
Involved Employee
Officer Paul Gonzales has been with the agency for 4 years and 2 months.
Allegation
On April 23, 2022, at approximately 2300 hours, Officer Paul Gonzales made an unlawful arrest subsequent a DUI investigation. The appropriate general order for the allegations involving Officer Gonzales are as follows:
Improper Searches/Arrests (212.57) - No employee shall make an improper search or seizure or an arrest or detention not in accordance with current department directives. Employees shall respect the constitutional and civil rights of all arrested or detained persons. (Level 4)
Disposition
Based on the facts documented in the administrative investigation, the Discipline Review Board sustained the allegations against Officer Gonzales.
Discipline/Corrective Action
In accordance with progressive discipline guidelines, Officer Gonzales received a 1-day suspension.