Salvador Prieto

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 1:Violation of any law or ordinance, in that:Count I: On or about February 4, 2009, at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Officer Prieto, while on duty, violated the United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment
prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures when he entered and/or searched the apartment of Brenda Hines without a warrant and/or consent and/or valid consent.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit: Rule 1:Violation of any law or ordinance,in that: Count II: On or about February 4, 2009, at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Officer Prieto, while on duty, violated the United States Constitution’s Fourth Amendment
prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures when he threatened Brenda Hines in order to have her sign the Consent to Search form.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that:Count I: On or about February 4, 2009, at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago,
Officer Prieto, while on duty, impeded the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or brought discredit upon the Department when he entered and/or searched the apartment of Brenda Hines without a warrant and/or consent and/or valid consent.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its
policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count II: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment
at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, impeded the
Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or brought discredit upon the Department in that Officer Prieto pointed a gun at Gregory Butler and/or grabbed Gregory Butler by the shirt
and/or pushed Gregory Butler to the floor and/or told Gregory Butler to get down on the floor and/or handcuffed Gregory Butler, without justification and/or basis.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its
policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,
in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count III: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, impeded the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or brought discredit upon the Department when Officer Prieto said to Brenda Hines, “I’m tired of this bullshit” and/or “Hurry up and sign” and/or “I’m trying to go fuck my girl” and/or “Lock his ass up (referring to Willie Hines) and her too (referring to Brenda Hines),” or stated words to that effect.See the findings set forth in paragraph no. 5 above, which are incorporated here by reference. There is insufficient evidence from credible witnesses that these particular statements were made to Brenda Hines. Ms. Hines herself only testified that she was called ignorant and naive, and otherwise pressured into signing the consent form.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that:Count IV: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the
basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago,impeded the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or brought discredit upon the Department when he called Brenda Hines “stupid” and/or “naïve,” or words to that effect.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 2:Any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department,in that:Count V: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto impeded the Department’s efforts to
achieve its policy and goals and/or brought discredit upon the Department when he submitted a Consent to Search form and/or case report documenting a valid and/or voluntary consent to search the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, was granted by Brenda Hines prior to the search of the apartment, when the form was signed after the search had been initiated.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit: Rule 6: Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following
charge:Count I: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, disobeyed an order or directive (Department Special Order 07-06,
Search Warrant and Consent to Search Incidents, Addendum 1, Section II.A.) by conducting a consent to search incident in a basement
apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, without having a sworn member of the rank of sergeant or above present to perform the functions of the on-scene supervisor.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:
Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,
in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count II: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, disobeyed an order or directive(Department Special Order 07-06, Search Warrant and Consent to Search Incidents, Addendum 1, Section II.B.) by conducting a consent to search incident in a basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, without having at least one participating member attired in the prescribed seasonal field uniform.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 6:Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that:Count III: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, disobeyed an order or
directive (Department Special Order 07-06, Search Warrant and Consent to Search Incidents, Addendum 1, Section IV.D.1.) by conducting a consent to search incident in a basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, without the Consent to Search form specifically indicating the scope of the search.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to witRule 6: Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral,in that:Count IV: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, disobeyed an order or directive (Department Special Order 07-06, Search Warrant and Consent to Search Incidents, Addendum 1, Section IV.E.3.) in tha
t after conducting a consent to search incident in a basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, he failed to ensure that all witness information was included in the case report.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule8:Disrespect to or maltreatment of any person, while on or off duty,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count I: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, disrespected and/or
maltreated Gregory Butler, in that Officer Prieto pointed a gun at Gregory Butler and/or grabbed Gregory Butler by the shirt and/or pushed Gregory Butler to the floor and/or told Gregory Butler to get down on the floor and/or handcuffed Gregory Butler, without
justification and/or basis.

The Respondent, Police Off
icer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is
not guilty
of violating, to wit:
Rule 8:
Disrespect to or maltreatment of any person, while on or off duty,
in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:
Count II
: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the
basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, disrespected and/or
maltreated Brenda Hines when Officer Prieto said to Brenda Hines, “
I’m tired of this
bullshit” and/or “Hurry up and sign” and/or “I’m trying to go fuck my girl” and/or “Lock his
ass up (referring to Willie Hines) and her too (referring to Brenda Hines),” or stated words to
that effect.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 8:Disrespect to or maltreatment of any person, while on or off duty,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count III: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, disrespected and/or
maltreated Willie Hines when Officer Prieto handcuffed Willie Hines without justification and/or basis.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 8:Disrespect to or maltreatment of any person,while on or off duty,in that:Count IV: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, disrespected and/or maltreated Brenda Hines when he called Brenda Hines “stupid” and/or “naïve,” or words to that effect.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 9:Engaging in any unjustified verbal or physical altercation with any person, while
on or off duty,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count I: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, engaged in an unjustified verbal or physical altercation with Gregory Butler, in that Officer Prieto pointed a gun at Gregory
Butler and/or grabbed Gregory Butler by the shirt and/or pushed Gregory Butler to the floor and/or told Gregory Butler to get down on the floor and/or handcuffed Gregory Butler, without justification and/or basis.

63. The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 9:Engaging in any unjustified verbal or physical altercation with any person, while
on or off duty,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count II: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, engaged in an unjustified verbal or physical altercation with Brenda Hines when Officer Prieto said to Brenda Hines, “I’m tired of this bullshit” and/or “Hurry up and sign” and/or “I’m trying to go fuck my girl” and/or “Lock his ass up (referring to Willie Hines) and her too (referring to Brenda Hines),” or stated words to that effect.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit: Rule 9:Engaging in any unjustified verbal or physical altercation with any person, while
on or off duty, in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count III: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, engaged in an unjustified verbal or physical altercation with Willie Hines when Officer Prieto handcuffed Willie Hines without justification and/or basis.

On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, engaged in an unjustified verbal or physical altercation with Willie Hines when Officer Prieto said to Willie Hines “I have a friend at the State’s Attorney’s Office” and/or “They’re gonna lock your ass up” and/or “Lock his ass up (referring to Willie Hines) and her too (referring to Brenda Hines),” or stated words to that effect.

On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, engaged in an unjustified verbal or physical altercation with Brenda Hines by threatening to arrest Brenda Hines without basis, and/or threatening to arrest one or more people, and/or threatening to take everyone to the station, if she did not sign the Consent to Search form, or stated words to that effect.

On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, during a search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, engaged in an unjustified verbal or physical altercation with Brenda Hines when he called Brenda Hines “stupid” and/or “naïve,” or stated words to that effect.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 14:Making a false report, written or oral,in that:Count I: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto made a false written report when he submitted a Consent to Search form and/or case report documenting a valid and/or voluntary
consent to search the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, was granted by Brenda Hines prior to the search of the apartment, when the form was signed after the search had been initiated.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 14:Making a false report, written or oral,in that:Count II: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto made a false written report when he submitted a Consent to Search form and/or case report documenting a valid and/or voluntary
consent to search the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, was granted by Brenda Hines, when Brenda Hines signed the form after being threatened and/or pressured and/or coerced.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 14:Making a false report, written or oral,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count III: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto made a false written report when he submitted a Consent to Search data sheet and/or case report listing Sergeant Jesse Terrazas as the “on-scene supervisor,” when Sergeant Terrazas was not present during the search of the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No.14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 14:Making a false report, written or oral,in that:Count IV: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto made a false written report when he submitted a Consent to Search data sheet and/or case report listing Officer Daniel Prskalo as
being on the scene and/or as an assisting officer during the search
and/or arrest at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, when Officer Prskalo was not present during the incident.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 14:Making a false report, written or oral,in that Count V: On or about March 26, 2009, during his interview with IPRA, Officer Prieto made a false statement when he stated that he did not threaten to arrest Brenda Hines and/or stated he did not threaten to take everyone present to the 2nd
District, at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, on or about February 4, 2009, or stated words to that effect, when he did
make one or more such threats.

75. The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 38:Unlawful or unnecessary use or display of a weapon,in that the Superintendent di
d not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following
charge:Count I: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, in the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, unlawfully or unnecessarily displayed and/o
r pointed his gun at Brenda Hines.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 38:Unlawful or unnecessary use or display of a weapon,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following
charge:Count II: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, in the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, unlawfully or unnecessarily displayed and/or pointed his gun at Kevin Hines.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 38:
Unlawful or unnecessary use or display of a weapon,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:Count III: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, in the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, unlawfully or unnecessarily displayed and/or pointed his gun at Quintin Porter.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 38:Unlawful or unnecessary use or display of a weapon,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following
charge:Count IV: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, in the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, unlawfully or unnecessarily displayed and/or pointed his gun at Willie Hines.

The Respondent, Police Officer Salvador Prieto, Star No. 14710, charged herein, is not guilty of violating, to wit:Rule 38:Unlawful or unnecessary use or display of a weapon,in that the Superintendent did not prove by a preponderance of the evidence the following charge:
Count V: On or about February 4, 2009, Officer Prieto, while on duty, in the basement apartment at or about 4740 South Prairie Avenue, Chicago, unlawfully or unnecessarily displayed and/or pointed his gun at Gregory Butler.