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Commission revokes one patrol-special appointment, continues others for review
Summary
The commission revoked the appointment of Patrol Special Officer Serge White for failures to meet program requirements. Two other patrol-special matters were continued so respondents can review discovery and the commission can review proposed settlements and beat-sale paperwork.
The commission addressed several Patrol Special cases during the Sept. 7 meeting.
After department staff reported that Patrol Special Officer Serge White had not completed required annual training, firearms qualification or other program requirements since 2009, the commission moved and voted to revoke his appointment.
Assistant Patrol Special Thomas McCloskey appeared and was informed by staff of restraining-order-related allegations and failure to report police contacts; he requested time to review discovery and the commission continued his matter for a status conference so he could consider counsel.
Patrol Special Officer Alan Bayard and department staff presented a proposed stipulated agreement resolving allegations that he had worked client hours in beats he had not properly purchased. Commissioners said they needed more time to review the settlement and related beat-sale paperwork and deferred action; staff said the department will continue to negotiate and provide documentation and suggested a future hearing date to permit fuller review.
Department investigators and the commission stressed the programs rules (reporting duties, beat limits and training) and said violations can be grounds for revocation. Commissioners expressed a desire for consistent enforcement and to ensure procedural fairness to respondents.
