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A police sergeant who fled the scene after the fatal shooting of an officer last year, and then allegedly diverted an officer responding to the scene so he could get a ride home, was fired today by Mayor Thomas G. Ambrosino.
Siding with a recommendation for dismissal from Police Chief Terence K. Reardon, Ambrosino terminated Sergeant Evan Franklin, 37, stating that his actions the night Officer Daniel Talbot was slain were a "breach of the most fundamental of police responsibilities."
"I have little doubt, as confirmed by Chief Reardon's testimony, that some police officers i... Read more
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NEWS.com.au - Australia
30 September 2008
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Australia: Scipione promises c
THE number of police officers sacked for criminal behaviour or other misconduct has risen sharply since the beginning of last year, with more than 50 ordered to leave the force.
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione yesterday insisted he was harsh on officers who dishonoured their positions, despite revelations 133 serving police had criminal records.
Mr Scipione said he and his two predecessors had removed 183 disgraced officers since 1996.
The dismissals included 35 last year and 19 so far this year, although at least five had won their jobs back on appeal.
"Last year, 14 officers were charged in NSW, 35 dismissed. We're on track for more than that this year so we take this very seriously," he said.
The Daily Telegraph revealed yesterday that police found guilty of assault, fraud, drink-driving and other crimes were permitted to remain as officers. Of the 133 found guilty, 98 committed their crimes after being sworn in.
Mr Scipione conceded the convictions "could" undermine the credibility of officers giving evidence in court.
Large numbers of the offences were traffic matters, including high-level drink driving, speeding 45km/h or more over the limit and negligent driving.
Pedestrian Council spokesman Harold Scruby said it was vital that police who behave recklessly on the roads are held to account.
"Any police officer with a serious driving conviction shouldn't be in any way doing any motor vehicle enforcement," he said.
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