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Lawmakers press GPD on internal-affairs handling, morale and anonymous allegations
Summary
Senators questioned GPD about the morale impact of pending internal-affairs cases, the dormant Police Review Commission, and an anonymous allegation about misuse of a federally funded vessel; GPD said internal affairs has 16 pending cases and declined to discuss open investigations on the record.
Senators used the Feb. 10 oversight hearing to press Guam Police Department leaders on the effect of internal investigations and command accountability on officer morale. Several lawmakers described outreach from officers expressing concern about whether internal processes were applied consistently, especially when the subject is senior command staff.
Senator Chris Barnett referenced media reports and internal complaints arising from a December traffic stop involving a high-ranking officer. Senate questioners asked whether the officer was placed on administrative leave…
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