While on duty, in uniform, and in view of the public, the officer argued with a coworker and challenged him to a fight. After the confrontation, the officer telephoned the coworker as a continuation of the incident.
Unprofessional conduct
2013-18
The officer violated the department’s electric gun policy and was overbearing. The officer also submitted the electric gun under the wrong police report classification.
2013-10
The officer repeatedly texted and called a coworker after being told the contact was unwanted, thereby violating the departmental and city sexual harassment policy.
2012-13
Failed to conduct a thorough investigation and initiate the appropriate report. Was unprofessional and discourteous toward the victim.
2010-8
Drank intoxicating beverages while on duty and made rude and derogatory remarks to two complainants.
2016-05
Inappropriately called the complainant’s work and cell phones with phone numbers he obtained from unauthorized transactions on an HPD computer.
2014-19
Was overbearing and discourteous. Used profanity toward the complainant. Failed to notify a supervisor that another officer had utilized an unauthorized handheld deployment device to fire an unknown substance at the complainant.
2015-55
Failed to lead, train and direct his personnel. Failed to notify a superviser to respond toa crime scene involving another officer. Failed to ensure that a proper investigation was conducted and propertly documented. Failed to ensure that the proper reports were initiated and forwarded.
2014-16
Continued to text the complainant even after being instructed not to text or made contact in any way.
2014-13
Had a surfboard on a city-owned and police subsidized vehicle on several occasions and was surfing while on duty. Used derogatory language in response to comments from a coworker. Sent an email containing a condescending comment. Made a condescending comment to an officer during a training class.
2015-40
Showed an inappropriate video during a meeting. (Pursuant to grievance process, suspension reduced from 3 days to 1 day.)
2015-33
Was overbearing, combative, and disrespectful toward a supervisor. Failed to submit a police report. (Pursuant to grievance process, suspension reduced from 3 days to 2 days.)
2015-28
Spoke in an unprofessional manner and questioned the investigation performed by officers during a traffic stop involving his friend.
2015-16
Was unprofessional and discourteous toward another officer by repeatedly uttering inappropriate remarks, using derogatory language, and making a threatening gesture.
2015-13
Made inappropriate comments to a valet at a nightclub. Possessed an empty, open beer bottle in his subsidized vehicle while on duty.
2014-44
Failed to properly investigate a motor vehicle collision. Made derogatory comments and was rude and sarcastic toward a member of the public.
2014-24
During a verbal argument with a member of the public, exercised police authority while on restriction. Failed to respond to an administrative investigation.
2014-23
Was verbally abusive to a member of the public and exercised police authority while on restriction. Failed to respond to an administrative investigation.
2022-18
Overbearing use of Conducted Energy Weapon. Told detainee he would activate the CEW in detainee’s mouth.
2023-03-01
Sent a text message to a subordinate that contained an inappropriate and/or unwelcome image of a sexual nature.
2023-12-01
Unprofessional and disrespectful to another officer, raising voice and lecturing other officer in front of other officers.
2023-23
Failed to make notification that officers were involved in a critical incident. Failed to ensure body cameras were recovered. Failed to supervise.
2023-24
Failed to make notification that officers were involved in a critical incident. Failed to ensure body cameras were recovered. Failed to supervise.
2016-48
Failed to immediately investigate a motor vehicle collision involving another officer. Failed to remain impartial when the officer had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and displayed signs of impairment. Instructed another officer to transport the impaired officer home without approval from a supervisor.
2016-47
Failed to immediately investigate a motor vehicle collision involving another officer. Failed to remain impartial when the officer had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and displayed signs of impairment. Drove the officer to his residence without approval from a supervisor.
2016-39
Failed to remain impartial during multiple incidents involving investigations and the issuance of citations. Conducted unofficial, unauthorized transactions on his mobile data computer. (Pursuant to grievance process, discharge reduced to 20-day suspension.)
2016-38
Failed to remain impartial during a Motor Vehicle Collision investigation. Conducted personal business while on duty.