This investigation is an old one but we think you should see it. We believe we can shed some light on why some of the decisions were made in "Sex In a Patrol Car Is A-OK." We will also show some more unfairness of how some employees get the "fullest extent" treatment, while others do not. We will also see how some people eventually, after say... five years, can have their discipline disappear altogether.
We were made aware of this incident and decided to look into it. In July of 2002, Sergeant Kevin Hall, who has since promoted through the ranks and is currently an Assistant Chief, ran up a bill on his department-issued cell phone for hundreds of dollars. We'd like to tell you the exact dollar amount, but we're not allowed to have that information.
On September 4, 2020, we made a public records request which read as follows: "I would like the investigation into Kevin Hall (current Assistant Chief) where his department cell phone bill was several hundred dollars. I don't have a date for the investigation, but I believe it was in the early 2000's or late 1990's. I don't know what his rank was at the time of the investigation. I would like the entire investigation, all recordings, reports, and supplements."
We received this written reprimand and nothing else.
On October 6, 2020 we recontacted the Tucson PD Records Section for some clarification. This one read as follows: "I received a copy of a major written reprimand that did not include an OPS or OIA number. We did not receive any recordings, reports, or supplements. Tucson PD General Order 3182.2 clearly states for all Internal Affairs investigations that result in a written reprimand, suspension, demotion, or termination, the following must be retained indefinitely: Internal Affairs Incident Summary, Attachment A, Personnel Reports, any grievance paperwork, and civil service paperwork.
I would like the entire investigation, all recordings, reports, and supplements."
On October 8, 2020 they sent this from the "Old OPS Manual."
On November 13, 2020 we conducted an in-person review of Assistant Chief Hall's personnel file. We did not find the investigation in there either. We were told by an HR employee that personnel from the Office of "Professional" Standards were "looking" for the missing investigation. We figured OPS personnel would know about the pertinent General Order. We of course, mean the one that allowed the investigation to be purged, not the one that states parts of this investigation shall be retained indefinitely. Or put more simply, the General Order the rest of the department has to follow. Or maybe not.
We at Tucson's Corrupt Leadership.com thought we had been around, but we have never heard of the Old OPS Manual that allows embarrassing investigations to be purged. We wonder how many cops out there would love to purge their mistakes, but were never told they could. It's pretty clear that it's not the mistake that's made, it's who made it.
Let's go back to the major written reprimand. We would like to point out that this violation was discovered in an audit, meaning Sgt. Hall did not step forward and accept responsibility for his actions, until he was questioned on them.
We reached out to two retired members of the Tucson Police Department. Both retirees had knowledge of the details of this investigation. Neither one would talk to us. It's disappointing to see how people continue to cover for these commanders even after they leave the department.
We were able to find multiple people who would talk to us. What we found out was Sgt. Hall used his department-issued cell phone to romance another Tucson PD employee. We'll just call her "RC." Side note: RC is not Sgt. Hall's wife. We are surprised at the similarities between this investigation and "Sex In a Patrol Car Is A-OK." We recently published that investigation, please check it out. We think you'll find it interesting.
As always, thanks for stopping by. We appreciate your time.