James Franklin

Any action or conduct which impedes the Department's efforts to achieve its policy and goals or brings discredit upon the Department.

Count 1

On or about October 11, 2010, Police Officer James D. Franklin attested to a falsified official Chicago Police Department Arrest Report, Records Division # HS559792, thereby engaging in any action or conduct which impedes the Department’s efforts to achieve its policy and goals and/or brings discredit upon the Department.

Any failure to promote the Department's efforts to implement its policy or accomplish its goals.

Count 1

On or about October 11, 2010, Police Officer James D. Franklin attested to a falsified official Chicago Police Department Arrest Report, Records Division # HS559792, thereby failing to promote the Department’s efforts to implement its policy or accomplish its goals.

Disobedience of an order or directive, whether written or oral.

Count 1

On or about October 11, 2010, Police Officer James D. Franklin attested to a falsified official Chicago Police Department Arrest Report, Records Division # HS559792, in violation of General Order 02-03, entitled “Processing Persons Under Department Control,” Item IV.A.1., by failing to ensure there was a valid basis for the charges placed against the arrestee, thereby disobeying an order or directive, whether written or oral.

Incompetency of inefficiency in the performance of duty.

Count 1

On or about October 11, 2010, Police Officer James D. Franklin attested to a falsified official Chicago Police Department Arrest Report, Records Division # HS559792, thereby performing his duties in an incompetent or inefficient manner.

Making a false report, written or oral.

Count 1

On or about October 11, 2010, Police Officer James D. Franklin attested to a falsified official Chicago Police Department Arrest Report, Records Division # HS559792, thereby making a false report, written or oral.