Cops Getting Arrested

She was among multiple female employees who alleged that Westover showed them pornographic or otherwise offensive images on his cellphone.

But the investigation said there were several inconsistencies between employees and ―unresolved questions‖ about who had knowledge of Westover showing the pictures and videos.

When the training commission is informed of misconduct, it may investigate and then determine if the officer‘s certification will be revoked.

A hearing may be held.

From 2002 through mid-May of this year, the training commission had revoked the credentials of 122 law enforcement officers. None were Fife police.

Four were Tacoma police officers. Two of those had been accused of domestic violence. Another was convicted of child rape. The fourth used law enforcement databases to run checks on his ex-wife and her boyfriend and was fired.

In the cases of former Fife officers Farnworth and Westover, Ehret said that while both of their certifications are valid, ―neither of these officers is working in law enforcement, according to our records.‖ At least, not in Washington. The training commission based in Burien keeps track of officers employed in Washington only.

Both Zabell and Ehret said hiring police agencies perform background checks that include an officer‘s past department. However, if Farnworth or Westover were to apply to work for another police department, he would have to sign a release for Fife to provide its outside investigations to that department, Zabell said.

An officer‘s refusal to sign a release would be a red flag for any hiring agency, Zabell said.

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