The recent arrest of Belmont police officer Felipe Gomes for rape has sparked scrutiny regarding his hiring, given his prior domestic violence incident. Before his employment, the Belmont Police Chief was warned by neighboring agencies that Gomes had previously been rejected due to this arrest. Gomes, a Brazilian national with a work permit, was presented by Chief Stenquist as a new recruit just months prior. The situation raises critical questions about the vetting processes for police hires and the implications of prior offenses on employment eligibility.
Chief Stenquist received phone calls from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and East Palo Alto Police warning him that both agencies had rejected Gomes for hiring because of his domestic violence arrest in 2017.
When a department head calls you and says something's wrong, take a closer look or don't hire someone, you should take a closer look.
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