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Richard Teresi

Case #: 06PB2598
Police badge #: 5572
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- 06PB2598_Decision.pdf

Recommendation Other
Decision Suspension
Length of process 3 months March 03, 2006 to June 15, 2006 Closed

Investigative Agency Not Specified

Charged with violating 4 rules on 8 counts

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Rule 2	4 counts	Any action or conduct which impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department. Count 1 Not Guilty There was insufficient evidence presented by the Superintendent to prove that on or about July 28, 2004, between at or about 0100 and 0115 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi witnessed a shooting and failed to take police action. Count 2 Not Guilty There was insufficient evidence presented by the Superintendent to prove that on or about July 28, 2004, between at or about 0100 and 0115 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi witnessed a shooting and failed to report promptly to the Department any information concerning that shooting. Count 3 Not Guilty On or about July 28, 2004, at or about 0700 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi gave a statement containing false information to Police Officer Marcie Dojutrek, Star No. 4726, and/or Police Officer Leslie Galiardo, Star No.9646 Count 4 Not Guilty On or about July 28, 2004, at or about 0900 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi gave a statement containing false information to Lieutenant Wayne Micek, Star No. 546.
Rule 5	1 count	Failure to perform any duty. Count 1 Not Guilty There was insufficient evidence presented by the Superintendent to prove that on or about July 28, 2004, between at or about 0100 and 0115 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi witnessed a shooting and failed to take police action.
Rule 14	2 counts	Making a false report, written or oral. Count 1 Not Guilty On or about July 28, 2004, at or about 0700 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi gave a statement containing false information to Police Officer Marcie Dojutrek, Star No.4726, and/or Police Officer Leslie Galiardo, Star No. 9646. Count 2 Not Guilty Count II: On or about July 28, 2004, at or about 0900 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi gave a statement containing false information to Lieutenant Wayne Micek, Star No. 546.
Rule 21	1 count	Failure to report promptly to the Department any information concerning any crime or other unlawful action. Count 1 Not Guilty There was insufficient evidence presented by the Superintendent to prove that on or about July 28, 2004, between at or about 0100 and 0115 hours, while in the vicinity of the alley behind 5118 North Elston Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, Police Officer Richard Teresi witnessed a shooting and failed to report promptly to the Department any information concerning that shooting.

Board Member Votes & Decisions

Majority Decision

6 agreed

Agreed with the final decision of the board

3 disagreed

Disagreed with the final decision of the board

0 did not vote

Did not vote or were not present for voting

Minority Opinions

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