Articles Tagged with demoted

Published on: July 30, 2022

Officer Pointed Gun at Woman During Domestic Dispute

An officer with the Topeka VA reportedly got into a domestic dispute with a woman while off duty and allegedly pointed his gun at her head during the argument.

Alexander Morris Harris, 43, is a Topeka VA police officer. According to reports, he was recently demoted. Harris stood with other officers to support the claims that the VA of Eastern Kansas uses discriminatory practices toward their employees. It was also reported that Harris has been having financial problems since his demotion.

It was reported that Harris was at a Topeka residence with a woman early in the morning on July 24.

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Published on: February 24, 2018

Officer Says Drug Charges Caused by False Positive from Exposure on Duty

by Staycie R. Sena

A police officer for the New York Police Department was fired for a positive drug test result showing methamphetamines in his system, but the cop has denied the allegations and stated the results were compromised by his apparel.

Nearly 20 years ago the NYPD began implementing drug testing through collection of hair instead of the previously used urine tests. This method was chosen as the best way to ensure officers were not under the influence of narcotics due to the fact that testing the hair is reportedly more reliable, can detect substances in the system for a much longer period, and are less costly than urine sample tests.

33-year-old NYPD officer Brian Quire served on the Manhattan warrant squad and held a position with the police department for 12 years. Quire earned the nickname “Legs” by his colleagues due to his regular choice of shorts for his attire.

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