My son just completed 9 months of training to become an officer. Two months before the last month of field training, he, another recruit, and a Field Training Officer (FTO) broke a police policy that recruits and officers do not fraternize - they were observed together and it was reported. They were together for about an hour - it wasn't a planned occasion, they just ended up in the same place. By the actions and statements of the FTO, the recruits felt they would be fired if they admitted to being together. The recruits were told they needed to go along with a story that they weren't together for more than 5 minutes. The FTO made it clear that they'd all be fired if they admitted to being together. So against his best judgement, my son went along with the story because he was in fear of losing his job. The FTO had been very knowledgeable and extremely helpful during the FTO phase, so they believed that would be the best way to resolve the issue. However, all three have been in receipt of a suspension terminiation notice for lying and will have a hearing soon. The commander stated to my son that he would like to keep him on but the brady decsion may make it difficult for him to stay on with the dept.
What would be a possible defense my son can use during the hearing? The hearing is being held very soon. He has an atty on his case that has been appointed by the police union. He wants to be able to help the attny with possible defenses.
What would be a possible defense my son can use during the hearing? The hearing is being held very soon. He has an atty on his case that has been appointed by the police union. He wants to be able to help the attny with possible defenses.