Lieutenant Richard Frank, facing demotion, and then termination after a 2nd set of discipline pending, Frank took a Regulation 17 on 11/7/2018. So Frank is out of here.
Frank couldn’t help himself. Frank was unable to listen to what the female officer was saying to him because he couldn’t hear her because he was too busy “staring” at her “tits.”
Lieutenant Anthony Burton, reportedly will be demoted. Burton has a second set of discipline coming also. This second set of discipline, if he is found guilty, could result in termination. ‘
Police Commissioner Richard Ross was at the Guardian Civic League tonight and even weighed in on the goings on in the department. One of the things he conceded was that “Lieutenant Burton was lucky he still had a job.” He further stated it is no secret who is father was. However; Ross was clear that people will be held responsible for their behavior.
There must be something true in that assertion. Who else could survive numerous complaints about stealing, lying, cheating to get on a promotional list and faking cancer and still remain on the city’s payroll. Burton has survived, thus far. But there is no way this guy can be called to testify.
Burton doesn’t have the character needed to remain a police officer, if any one of the allegations against him are true. Much less the numerous allegations. If you can’t testify, you really can’t be a cop.
And, as in the rest of the nation, racial tensions are running a little high within the department according to some of the complaints. Chief Inspector Anthony Boyle’s ears should have been burning.
Allegations of cops in black-face and the possibility of a supervisor who tried in vain to spread hate at the FOP for his “blood and honour” (Corporal Robert Pawlowski). Pawlowski happened to spew his hatred toward Deputy CommissionerRobyn Wimberly.
Name calling is a lot less invasive than putting your hands on a fellow officer as Boyle has been accused of by Captain Laverne Vann. Vann and three other officers had previously filed a lawsuit against Boyle.
So, racist, woman beaters, thieves (money or time), sexual harassers, cheaters and those who are determined they will engage in various corruption, beware. And if the huge amount of number of cops who will be reportedly skipped on the promotional lists is any indication, you are forewarned.
You will be demoted, not promoted, forced to retire or dismissed.
Here we go. So updates over the weekend concerning Captain Deshawn Beaufort, whom allegedly made inappropriate remarks resulting in an upcoming 30 day suspension.
The promotion for Beaufort is allegedly back on again. However; the skipping of civil servants to the next rank in the Police Department is reportedly fourteen (14). And the amazing part is that some police supervisors (Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson) seem to be irate about promotional candidates because it is very personal. (This does not involve Beaufort)
Resident racist Bob Pawlowski has to be hot under the collar about this reversal if Beaufort did make offensive remarks. The irony cannot be lost on Pawlowski that the very people, whom he openly acknowledged his disdain and contempt, not only has his destiny in their hands, but gives a reprieve for a Commander, who happens to be black, who reportedly also made ignorant racist remarks.
Pawlowski must be infuriated that he had to cower in front of the very people, whom he openly spit racist comments about while giving it his best shot to recruit young officers into his world of ignorance and hatred. The promotional interview for Pawlowski, “didn’t go very well”, according to sources from the racist himself.
Commissioner Richard Ross commented at the time, regarding the highly inflammatory remarks, which included use of the N-word, ““The alleged comments were extremely offensive, and not in any way reflective of how a police officer should conduct himself, on duty or off.”
His arrogance in attempting to side step his contemptuous and bigoted remarks at the FOP to other cops, was not lost on his diverse promotional board. Imagine his horror, when he discovered on his board was “one of them” (really more than that). Imagine his anger, if he believed a black officer received training “because he is a nigger”, if he believes Beaufort will be promoted because of the color of his skin and not the content of his character.
If it is true, as reported earlier, that Beaufort made racist remarks culminating with the recommendation of a 30 day suspension, Pawlowski should be outraged, and so should every other hard-working cop out there who knows that racist, misogynistic or homophobic comments are just wrong. Inappropriate is too soft of a word, these comments are ignorant and plain wrong.
Yes, we must accept that there are some racist police officers. We must also acknowledge that the majority of cops are not racist. The overwhelming majority honor the law enforcement profession. However; when they do not, regardless of the color of their skin, they must be held accountable.
It is acknowledged that many of the problems of racism in policing continues because of the use of draconian operational systems and practices that allow structural racism to remain and spread. This practice allows racists to operate with impunity. It takes guts, like the hero cops at the FOP who reported the reprehensible remarks of Pawlowski.
But it has to be evenly distributed no matter who tries to inject racial vitriol in the culture of the Police Department. There are many who believes that Beaufort, as a black cop, is getting preferential treatment because he is being viewed through the perspective of other black Commanders.
This is the same argument that many have about white cops, whom they believe enjoy “white privilege” both outside the department and within because of the long history of policing in America and the role police have played in embracing a culture of racial bias. Too often the Police Department tries to either change, ignore or deny the truth.
However; enough is enough. If Deshawn Beaufort made racial remarks that will result in him actually being suspended for 30 days, he should suffer the same consequence as Pawlowski. They both should be treated equally.
Therefore; if there is a promotional ceremony celebrating Beaufort, if guilty of the same offense, Pawlowski should be standing on the same stage, hood and all.
There are many whispers in the Department about who’s getting promoted and who will be disappointed.
Double Standards never exist, but especially when it comes to promotions. If you make vile, racist comments, you should not be promoted, period.
There was a recent study conducted by Stanford University that asserts that uncomfortable dialogue is a way to start to combat racism. The researchers concluded that “you need to stop yelling ‘Racist!’ at anyone who doesn’t see the world exactly as you do. Somehow you need to find enough common ground for a real conversation about race. Very few people are stupid or irredeemably mean.” We hope this last part is true.
However; rumor has it that Captain Deshawn Beaufort is expected to get 30 days allegedly, for racist remarks. If true, he needs to join the ranks of Corporal Robert Pawlowski, who rumor has it, will not be promoted.
The Police Department is checking the list, and checking twice, they’re gonna find out who’s been naughty or nice. There will be a lot of coal given out this season.
Lieutenant Daniel Ginion reportedly, who was fast and reckless with the rules, using the City vehicle to get his work-out on, and took said vehicle, out of the City. The nemesis of Ginion, Lieutenant Marc Hayes may be added to the naughty list.
Lieutenant Marc Hayes, who reportedly used his cell phone to send inappropriate images to other cops. Those images were seen by almost anyone who works in East Division. Therefore, Hayes should be careful before lying to IAB investigators.
Lieutenant Marques Newsome, who reportedly was added to the list, for a litany of offenses, including one, which arguably, he was already punished by getting arrested and fired. #MeToo is probably being applied because it was applied to Lieutenant Steve O’Brien.
O’Brien was fired for failing a drug test involving illegal steroid use, as O’Brien was involved in a federal investigation that nabbed other cops. While O’Brien lost the unemployment case, he won his job back. However; O’Brien was accused of domestic assault by an ex partner. Either of these would be compelling reasons for O’Brien to be passed over for promotion.
In the charges of domestic assault against Newsome, it was reported that “Newsome allegedly pummeled the woman badly enough that she suffered a broken nose, orbital bone and jaw. She was left with black eyes and gashes that required stitches, and had to be taken to an area hospital by police for treatment”. However; it has been reported, Newsome has some other issues that must be addressed.
There are allegedly a Sergeant and another Lieutenant who will probably be joining the naughty list.
It is a certainty that folks will bring up Michael Spicer, who was still promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and has still be able to further embarrass the department, even after being acquitted of a myriad of federal crimes.
It’s a head scratcher how Captain Anthony Ginaldi was promoted to Captain after his shenanigans at the Aviation Unit. Oh yeah, he sued, and lost. But Ginaldi considered himself a whistleblower, even though he got disciplined by then Captain Kenneth O’Brien, way before he ever hit the 35th. Captain Mark Fisher was pissed off that Ginaldi, who was married and then 45 years old, was allegedly having an affair with his 23 year old daughter.
Lieutenant Jonathan Josey has alot of company. Commissioner Richard Ross is not simply rubber stamping a promotion because of a civil service exam. Ross demands better of his supervisory staff.
It’s a relief to many who have been singled out and retaliated against, and who do not have these kinds of accusations hanging over their head, that sometimes, the system tries to hold everyone to the same high standard. And not the Double Standard that has been the norm.
Now, watch how these potential promotees become victims. They’ll cry “wee wee wee” all the way to the FOP.
This is the tale of promoted, demoted and terminated. The DVIC is still ground zero for the folks who are under investigation, yet some folk who are assigned there, seems to feel pretty confident they know what the results of their investigations will yield.
Lieutenant Richard Frank has been recommended to be demoted to Sergeant because of his inability to concentrate because he is easily distracted by “looking at tits”, when interacting with his insubordinates. This is never acceptable, but int he #MeToo environment, it is career suicide. Frank has more disciplinary action pending that could lead to his termination.
Lieutenant Anthony Burton is pretty confident that his punishment for cheating, lying and committing fraud by submitted a fraudulent doctor’s note in order to cheat on the Captain’s test, will only result in the prohibition of his future test-taking. While confidence is a great trait to have in a leader, lying, cheating and stealing are not. The Philadelphia Police Department would be remiss to retain such a character in its ranks when there is compelling evidence to substantiate his malfeasance.
The Police Board of Inquiry (PBI) recommended a 45 day suspension for Burtons‘ misdeeds in a prior infraction last week. The 45 days is indicative the Board thought his behavior was pretty awful, but they just couldn’t bring themselves to terminate him for his bad behavior, this time.
The allegations of his attempt at defrauding his fellow officers from a fair shot at competing on promotional exams is still under investigation. Burton has been espousing that his only punishment will not be criminal charges but a five (5) year prohibition on taking civil service examinations.
Most likely, Burton came to this conclusion by reading Civil Service Regulations Section 9.1621 in the PENALTIES section of 9. Examinations:
9.16 – PROHIBITED ACTS AND PENALTIES PERTAINING TO EXAMINATIONS.
9.161 – PROHIBITED ACTS.No person shall:
9.1611 – Make any false statement, certificate, mark or report with regard to any test nor in any manner commit or attempt to commit any fraud or deception preventing or tending to prevent the fair and impartial execution of this Regulation governing examinations.
9.1612 – Directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer, or accept any money or other valuable consideration in connection with the administration, scoring or results of an examination.
9.162 – PENALTIES. The penalty for violation of any of the sections of this Regulation 9 – Examinations shall be as follows:
9.1621 – If the Director determines the violation was intentional, the violator shall for five years be barred from competing in any Civil Service examination and shall for that period be ineligible for appointment to or employment in any position in the Civil Service and such violator shall be removed forthwith from any position he may hold in the Civil Service.
9.1622 – If the Director determines that the violation was not intentional, he may disqualify the violator from the examination(s) involved.
9.163 – Any violation of the provisions of this Regulation 9 – Examinations shall be promptly reported to the Director, who shall be responsible for conducting a thorough investigation. During the course of the investigation the accused shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing before the Director who shall issue a written determination as to whether the violation occurred, the nature thereof and, if a culpable violation occurred, imposing the penalty, if any, he may decide to impose as provided by the Charter or these Regulations. There shall be no right to appeal from the determination of the Director other than such as may be expressly conferred by the Charter.
Burton may not want to hang his hat on this provision in the Civil Service Regulations because he committed a crime by fraudulently submitting a forged doctor’s note. Burton attempted to commit a fraud on everyone else who competing against him. Burton lies and cheating are an embarrassment to the Philadelphia Police Department and shows compelling evidence of his lack of character and integrity. Anyone who embarks upon this type of criminality is unqualified and unfit to be a Philadelphia Police Lieutenant.
Burton also apparently missed the part that said the violator will be ineligible for “employment in any position in the Civil Service” and such violator shall be removedforthwith from any position he may hold in the Civil Service”.
Burton has yet to face his pending disciplinary action, that will occur within his reckoning period which could lead to his termination.
This type of behavior prohibits Burton from being able to testify or carry out his duties as a Philadelphia Police Officer. Cheating and lying, is a violation of the core values of the Philadelphia Police Department. The Pennsylvania State Police fired 29 police recruits, at great expense, because they cheated on written test.
Narcotics is represented in the DVIC with a bunch of supervisors who have been snared by their misdeeds along with Burton is Lieutenant Charlie Jackson, Sergeant Harold Toomer III, Sergeant Michael Kennedy (who was caught on film) and from the 25th District,Sergeant Wali Shabazz who worked in the NETS. Burton, who has for many years been the subject of theft allegations, to hear him reportedly say it, Chief InspectorAnthony Boyle, with his assault on Captain Laverne Vann, has made him “teflon” because he is a co-plaintiff in the lawsuit filed against the Police Department for retaliation with Vann. By the way, Burton wants to reportedly thank you Tony Boyle.
The promotions are on the horizon and rumor has it at least two people on the Captains list reportedly will not be promoted. Lieutenant Daniel Ginion, who was reportedly caught on film by Internal Affairs using a City vehicle to go to a Bensalem gym to work on his muscles. Instead, he should have been working out his BRAIN. When you score #1 on the Captain’s list, you should be professional and polite to your fellow brethren, and follow all the rules and regulations, even if that isn’t your normal behavior.
Resident Racist Bob Pawlowski is also up to be promoted. Pawlowski went on a crusade to indoctrinate other Police Officers at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 bar, against their minority partners, and minority Captain, then-Captain Robin Wimberly. Pawlowski referred to Wimberly as a “banana eating monkey”. After suspending Pawlowski for 30 days for his racist tirade, Commissioner Ross stated “The alleged comments were extremely offensive, and not in any way reflective of how a police officer should conduct himself, on duty or off,” Meanwhile Lieutenant Daniel Ginion is engaging in the crime of theft of services and using the city vehicle to carry out his misdeeds.
Ginion is now accused of theft of time, on many occasions, misuse of a city vehicle and falsifying the Daily Attendance Sheets (DARS).
Lieutenant Marc Hayes is also in hot water. Hayes is accused of sending inappropriate images of a sexual nature to members of the 24th District. In the environment of the #MeToo movement, clearly this guy hasn’t gotten the memo.
To add extra drama to this mix, Ginion and Hayes are allegedly beefing. Each blaming the other for their misfortune. And its getting pretty ugly and nasty. You know the saying, there is no honor among thieves.
Lieutenant Jonathan Josey must be waiting with baited breath to see what Commissioner Richard Ross will do involving this dynamic duo. Remember, Josey was skipped repeatedly (and sued and lost) for the “detrimental impact” as Chief Inspector Chris Flacco noted, for his abhorrent behavior had on the department’s relationship with the public. The FOP fought vehemently to get Josey promoted.
In passing over Josey,Ross testified that “good judgment” is a “paramount factor” for anyone that he believes should promoted to the rank of Captain. Clearly, neither Ginion nor Hayes have “good judgment”. Either that, or they’re both arrogant as hell.
Then State Police CommissionerTyree Blocker put it best when commenting on why he had to fire 29 cops in a single swoop. Now Retired Commissioner Blocker stated “”We believe integrity is character in action. We are morally and ethically aware, resolute, and above reproach at all times regardless of our duty status.” We agree.
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