The Departments were Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, St. Louis, MO, Phoenix, AZ, York, PA, Twin Falls, ID, Denison, TX and Lake County, FL. As a result, many of the departments are taking these officers off the street until an investigation is completed.
Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams took immediate action.Commissioner Richard Ross apparently has followed suite taking decisive action against some of the worst offenders.
Corporal Robert Pawlowski received discipline after famously referring to an African American Captain using the racial slur “Nigger” while at the Fraternal Order of Police.
Sergeant Mark Palma was kicked out of the Crime Scene Unit and his gun was taken along with SergeantJoseph Przepiorka, reportedly put in the Auto Pound. Przepiorka was none too happy about having his gun confiscated.
Officer Reuban Ondarza and Kevin Lewis have also been yanked off the streets.
Inspector D.F. Pace is assigned to the Police Board of Inquiry (PBI). The PBI is the disciplinary board responsible for making disciplinary decisions for officers accused of misconduct. That’s really rich coming someone who sits in judgment of others while exercising extremely poor judgment himself.
Pace puts in his Linked In profile “As an attorney and Police Inspector in the nation’s fourth largest police department , D. F. Pace focuses on balancing constitutional protections and civil rights with public safety. He currently heads the Philadelphia Police Department’s Police Board of Inquiry.”
So the guess is that Pace is balancing his freedom of speech with the Philadelphia Police Departments’ mission and brand.
Captain Adam Friedman is a Captain in the 8th District. Ironically, in an interview he states “We want to increase social media, too. We’re working on that, having a Facebook page and Twitter for the district.” Apparently, he has attained this goal in his personal life.
Also included on the list is George Mullen, Frank Palumbo, Javier Rodriguez,JarreauThomas, and Edward Thompson.
Detective Gregory Singleton and Detective Nathan Williams of the Homicide Unit is allegedly the latest casualty of the ex- Homicide Detective Phil Nordo scheme.
Detective Singleton and Williams have been relieved of their guns and assigned to the DVIC. There is also an allegation that Singleton and Williams were involved in a scheme in which they had people call in the TIPS hotline and then split the reward with the fake tipsters.
They will join, accused Homicide Detectives for lying under oath, Freddie Mole and Joseph Murray who are the center of an ongoing war with the District Attorney’s Office who have irrefutable evidence the detectives lied under oath.
Homicide Detective James Pitts is also at the DVIC. Former Homicide Detective Ron Dove was convicted of helping his girlfriend who was involved in a homicide.
Homicide Detective John Komorowski, who was recently captured on film using the N-word, after allegedly getting caught, literally, with his pants down, with a prostitute. He was allegedly on duty in a unmarked police car.
Is there a pattern and practice in the Homicide Unit of misconduct?
Daniel Leone has filed a federal lawsuit in which he asserts there is an “anti-Italian” sentiment in the Philadelphia Police Department. Leone is a bike cop in the Center City District.
Leone asserts he was retaliated against after he filed an official complaint about cops calling him a racial slur. The slur was “dago”. Leone says he reported the incidents up through the chain of command and nothing was done to stop it.
It should be noted that Frank Palumbo was the Captain in the Center City District. Leone states he was denied “requested schedule changes that would be more accommodating to his life outside of work and that those requests have been denied”. Really? How many cops understand that this is one of the “undesirable aspects” of the job that is outlined in the job description for Police Officer.
Ironically, in 2002, Leone admitted to Leone saying to another cop, who was Puerto Rican “I smell stinking Mexican,” In fact, he had Officer Nelson Aviles arrested for pulling a gun on him because of the remark. Aviles was later acquitted. Chief Inspector Tony Boyle said there is an “anti-white” sentiment among minority officers.
Officer Stacey Gonzalez and Officer Pavel Reznik who were assigned to the 9th District filed a federal lawsuit in which they assert there is an “anti-Semitic” sentiment in the Philadelphia Police Department.
So now we have the “anti-Italian” sentiment. Which joins the “anti-White” sentiment. And we know of the lawsuit filed by the Guardian Civic League along with Staff InspectorDebra Frazer, Captain Laverne Vann, then Lieutenant (now Sergeant) Anthony Burton and Officer Shamal Bryant, citing the “anti-Black” sentiment that they accuse Boyle of orchestrating in the Narcotics Bureau.
Chief Inspector Anthony Boyle said this regarding members of the Philadelphia Police Department. There is “an anti-white sentiment among some of the minority officers.”
In the Divided States Of America, opinions like this are best left unsaid. Much less by a Chief Inspector in the Philadelphia Police Department. The statement made by Boyle, without proof, is against the stated belief system of the Philadelphia Police Department.
There is currently an environment where people feel comfortable with saying such things. But an opinion such as this, is best kept to yourself.
Apparently, their “anti-white” sentiment didn’t prevent them from remaining silent on violating the rights of overwhelmingly black defendants, until they themselves were targeted. Maybe they were “anti-woman beater” as Boyleallegedly physically attacked Captain Laverne Vann.
Maybe, they simply became “anti-corruption” and had enough of following illegal orders from Evers. Some would argue they were deafening silent too long. This could be attributed to their desire to remain in their assignments. The public be damned.
Boyle also stated it is “It is 100 percent about attempts to get nonproductive members of the bureau to become productive or to get rid of them.” Which most leaders can understand. It is allegedly this reason, why Boyle clashed with Staff Inspector Debra Frazier.
It is alleged Boyle simply wanted Frazier to actually arrive at work, which rumor has it, that Frazier rarely did.
The story in today’s Inquirer will certainly bolster the lawsuit against Boyle and Evers. Maybe this is why Frazier is leaving 2 years of DROP on the table to exit early. In the lawsuit against Evers and Boyle, Frazier and the other plaintiffs, also allege racism.
There have been many allegations about hostility and racism in the Narcotics Bureau for quite some time.
Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) actually said to a New York Times reporter in a piece that was released last week that “White nationalist, white supremacist, Western civilization — how did that language become offensive?” He later added, “Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?”
We all know the lessons from history about believing one group is superior to another group. We all know the lessons from history and what happened in Europe with the “Nationalist” movement by one Adolf Hitler.
Keep your divisive opinion to yourself. Especially if you allegedly giving orders that are violating the civil rights of mostly minorities.
Chief Inspector Anthony Boyle and Inspector Ray Evers must be made to answer for their dereliction of duty and this case must be reviewed for possible criminal charges. Dollars to donuts that when their social media accounts are subpoenaed for the civil case, it will be very telling.
Don’t try scrubbing your social media now fellas, it doesn’t work.
Captain Laverne Vann alleged in a lawsuit filed against the City and Boyle and Evers that members of her unit were ordered to falsify property and chain of custody records on drugs, money and other evidence if arrestees’ on drug charges were willing to flip and testify against others.
While Vann has asserted that she “secretly” asked a 25th District Sergeant, Wali Shabazz, who has his own credibility problems and is currently under investigation for theft, to quickly charge a defendant after being told not to by Evers. Vann also failed in her duty to report this incident immediately.
Evers “initiative” isn’t the first illegal conduct to go down in the annals of the police department. Does anyone remember then Captain Thomas Nestel started an “initiative” of taking anyone in the 25th District who didn’t have identification on them? The Police Counsel’s office stopped that illegal practice after it was reported by a police supervisor.
Vann should have said “NO”! It was an illegal order. Vann should have went to the FBI, if she was fearful. Vanns’ response also fell short.
Unfortunately, Officer Nathaniel Harper will probably catch the most heat. At least he verbalized that he felt he had to “follow orders”. Even orders that he felt were illegal and wrong. Does the Nuremberg trials come to mind for anyone?
It should be noted that retaliation is a real fear in the Police Department. However; this is where your personal integrity and moral compass takes over. Just Say NO!!!
Boyle and Evers are in deep doggy doo. But so is everyone who engaged in this pattern and practice of illegal and immoral conduct.
There will probably be alot of cases thrown out because of their malfeasance. The Internal Affairs report concluded that “This investigation SUSTAINED that Chief Inspector Anthony Boyle” “failed to supervise.”
The report also concluded “This investigations SUSTAINED that Inspector RaymondEvers”, “abused his authority and SUSTAINED that he failed to supervise his subordinates.”
“Additionally it is SUSTAINED that Inspector Raymond Evers” “lied during this investigation.”
The ball is now in the court of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. The report also stated the District Attorney’s Office had not been notified about the cases the actions of these officers.
You know the old adage: The Cover Up Is Worse Than The Crime!!
The cover-up is always worst than the crime. Formerly assigned to Homicide, Captain Jack Ryan and Sergeant Paul Ablaza is finding this out the hard way.
Homicide Detective John Komorowski was literally caught with his pants down. You see, Serpico News ace reporter, Andre Boyer, published a video with said Detective pulling his pants up.
Rumor has it that Sergeant Paul Ablaza, was the responding supervisor. Komorowski was laid up in Jefferson Hospital allegedly with a punctured lung and multiple bruises (including his ego) and contusions, after calling a neighborhood activist the N-word. To be more specific, “a white” N-word.
The activist was tired of people bringing prostitutes in this area to have sex. The Ruth and Ontario area is notorious for this.
Komorowski was in this area getting serviced, when he was interrupted by the do-gooder. As opposed to leaving, both quietly and humbly, as any normal person caught red-handed engaged in a crime, with the police vehicle, while you are supposed to be working allegedly, Komorowski decided to become aggressive.
Calling the do-gooder a “white” n-word, even after being warned that he was going to be “put to sleep” if he called him a ” white” n-word again. True to his word, the do-gooder put Komorowski to sleep.
Komorowski must have thought he was going to be tucked in but instead he was knocked out!
Komorowski ended up at Jefferson Hospital. Beaten and bruised. Komorowski drove himself to the hospital.
Now, the police vehicle had to be returned to Police Headquarters.
Here is where the cover-up comes in. As opposed to a white paper being prepared with the facts and details of the incident, the incident would stay between supervisors in the 24th District and the Homicide Unit.
Rumor has it that as the responding supervisor, Ablaza may have attempted to erase the evidence. Ablaza allegedly also ordered a district cop to drive the crime scene (the homicide pool car) back to Police Headquarters.
Poof! No crime, no crime scene. Now to send the offender, Komorowski to the Farm. Detective Komorwoski allegedly has a drinking problem and went into rehab, or “The Farm” as it is affectionately referred to within the Police Department.
And you won’t find Ol’ McDonald at this farm.
The question becomes, when did someone decide to inform Commissioner Richard Ross about this incident? Just saying, Ryan was transferred shortly after the film was exposed. Pun intended.
Ryan did a fine job and was just a victim of the violence on the streets of Philadelphia and we thank him for his service, was the party line when he got bounced out of Homicide. Ryan was part of a “shake-up” in the Police Department.
The Police Department did not “specify the reason for Ryan’s transfer, only saying that it is one of several command changes that have happened over the past few weeks.”
Uh……..yeah.
Now, you have a Homicide Detective, on film, using racial slurs. I’m sure defense attorneys near and far will be reviewing any case Komorowski touched. That same Homicide Detective allegedly stealing. He is supposed to be working, as opposed to getting serviced by your friendly neighborhood working girl.
And, you can see the unsteady gait in the video, you can visibly see that Komorowski is under the influence.
Detective Komorowski, after hurling racial slurs, (after zipping up), then gets knocked the fuck out, and ends up hospitalized.
FOP President John McNesby is allegedly none too pleased about Komorowski being put to sleep.
However; if Komorowski was at work, in the city vehicle, doing police work, he would not have been knocked out. But in any event, he is back at “The Farm”, getting help for the drinking problem that many have alleged about Komorowski.
Reportedly, this is a second time around at the rodeo for Komorowski.
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.
UPDATE: Former Lieutenant Frank is no longer on the job. He has retired. He has retired as a Lieutenant before he was demoted to the rank of Sergeant.
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.
UPDATE: Former Lieutenant Burton has been demoted to the rank of Sergeant. Burton is back where he started as a Sergeant in the 6th District. Burton was a Sergeant in the 6th District, was in Narcotics as a Sergeant, went to the 15th District as a Lieutenant, leaving a trail of complaints of theft and cheating in his wake.
Burton was then sent to the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center while he was under investigation. Another reason there should be a logistics officer. Why are cops accused of corruption and criminal conduct assigned to centralized multi-agency facility tasked with information sharing between law enforcement agencies.
Shouldn’t the DVIC be staffed with the best and the brightest as opposed to the crooked and corrupt.
Burton is now assigned to the 6th District as a Sergeant. Burton was bragging that his only punishment for cheating was a five year prohibition on any future test taking. Burton has yet to be disciplined for that infraction.
Burton is too broke to retire, so he will have to battle through the loss of his rank. And simply wait for the next shoe to drop, which should lead to the loss of his job.
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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