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« Study: Foreclosure rate here to be slightly above average | Today | Annual rabies clinic this Sunday in Coventry » April 18, 2008Update: Suspended Johnston police officer resignsJOHNSTON -- A Johnston police officer who was suspended with pay after an incident that raised questions about his behavior, has resigned, town officials said today. In a news release today, Major Joseph Polisena requested the state Attorney General's office and the state police to investigate unspecified allegations of improper conduct. "Although the officer has resigned, these are very serious allegations that should be reviewed by the highest law enforcement agencies in the state of Rhode Island," the mayor's statement said. He added that "this will ensure the public of the integrity and independence of any conclusions reached regarding the conduct of this officer." Police Chief Richard S. Tamburini would not identify the officer, saying that is because the town has asked the state Attorney General's office and the state police to review the findings of a Johnston police investigation of what happened. Nor would the chief say what the officer is being investigated for. "We want to make sure this is a thorough investigation. We're taking it very seriously," Tamburini said. "I am relieved he's off the force," Tamburini said. "He has tarnished the badge and forfeited his right to wear the Johnston police uniform." Earlier today, Tamburini declined to identify the officer by name or comment any further on the nature of the allegations or the incident, citing the Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights. -- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney, with reports from Journal staff writer Mark Reynolds Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsAnne Murphy | April 18, 2008 5:26 PM link Nice. I like how they won't release his name, because the officer has "rights", but if Joe Citizen gets arrested, what about his "rights." Doesn't Joe Citizen have the right to be innocent before proven guilty and not get his name splattered all over the news? Hardly. John Robinson | April 18, 2008 5:29 PM link Why the big secret ??? Why protect someone who abused their position ??? Why do the cops get a pass but the average Joe Blow gets his name in the Journal the next day??? If this bum already resigned there must be a pretty good reason. One that even the powerful union can't cover his ass for. So let's release his name for goodness sakes. What did he/she do ?? Marcus | April 18, 2008 8:28 PM link yea you got to love "the policeman bill of rights". see if it were anyone else, their faces would be on the cover of the journal. yet we have a predator out there we cant see. brian | April 18, 2008 8:42 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Well I think he should resign.....what he did was a disgrace....I hope that young girl will be able to move forward in her life......