Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross terminated 13 cops for racist post that were disclosed by the Plain View Project.
Rumor has it that many of the cops took vacation time when they were notified of the pending action.
We have identified Sergeant Joseph Przepiorka and Sergeant Mark Palma at this time who have been terminated.
Stay tuned…..
The Plain View Project published the findings and created a database of active and former Police Officers public Facebook posts and comments from Police Officers from several departments across the country.
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.
The findings of this report has given the Philadelphia Police Department another black eye in the national spotlight.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is allegedly compiling a new list, and checking it twice, to add this new wave of officers to the “Do Not Call” list.
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 Sergeant Joseph Przepiorka, reportedly put in the Auto Pound. Przepiorka was none too happy about having his gun confiscated.
Officer Milord Celce had his gun yanked. However; the list included Inspectors, Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants and Corporals as well. The assignments of some of these supervisors are just as disturbing as the comments.
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.
A common theme for some of the Officers who were posting some of the offensive materials is a history of complaints.
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, Jarreau Thomas, and Edward Thompson.
A private law firm will be handling the investigation.
How can Captain Michael Labrice get demoted to Lieutenant and put in the 25th District? Rumor has it that it is a “fugazi” injury.
Rumors has it that Labrice was accused many years ago involving a scandal of “stolen” time. Stay tuned…..
Philadelphia Police Captain Drew Techner was yanked off the streets and assigned to the Auto Pound because of an allegation involving a family matter. It is not uncommon for various family members to make allegations against their relatives that may not be true.
However; recent information received indicates that Techner may have bigger problems and could be arrested. The issues he had with DHS concerning his minor daughter could happen to anyone who has an out of control teenager. Any relative or child can make up a lie and get an investigation started. However; rumor has it that during the investigation, something more sinister showed up.
Rumor has it that a search warrant was obtained for Techners’ cell phone and photos containing what is described as extremely disturbing involving a toddler was discovered on his cell phone. If this is true, Techner has a problem.
This is especially disconcerting considering Techner is also a military veteran as well as a Police Officer. Techner allegedly hasn’t been back to work since he was detailed to the Auto Pound and tried to throw his weight around. This is the same Captain that was bounced from the 18th District for his reckless tirade.
Techner was quickly reminded he was under investigation and while he would be treated with the respect the rank deserves, he was under investigation for a serious crime.
Stay tuned.
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.
Reznik, who emigrated from Russia to the United States, asserts he discovered a “SS” symbol scratched in a locker in the lawsuit.
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 Inspector Debra 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.
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 Commissioner Robyn 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)
Lieutenant Nashid Akil, hold onto your hat. Wilson is a guy who has never had a hard day in his career. Captain Greg Riley, for sure, should be forever grateful for going back to Internal Affairs (Impact) after getting demoted for malfeasance.
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.
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