The Massachusetts police watchdog agency has suspended two officers for serious charges. State Police trooper Terrence Kent faces accusations of bribery and indecent assault, allegedly soliciting sexual favors from a driver to avoid towing his car. Meanwhile, Chelmsford Police lieutenant Francis Goode Jr. has been suspended due to charges of tampering with records and intimidating a witness. These actions emphasize the importance of accountability in the police force, as both cases display serious breaches of public trust and conduct, leading to their respective suspensions by the POST Commission.
Terrence Kent, a State Police trooper, was suspended for allegedly asking a driver for sexual favors to avoid towing his car, facing bribery and assault charges.
Kent's misconduct reportedly occurred last August when he used his cruiser to block a vehicle, asking the driver for a sexual favor in exchange for not towing.
Francis Goode Jr., a Chelmsford lieutenant, faces serious charges including tampering with records and witness intimidation, highlighting issues of public employee conduct.
These suspensions underscore accountability in law enforcement, prompting the POST Commission to take action against officers violating standards of conduct.
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