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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – An off-duty Sierra Vista Police Officer faces charges for driving under the influence.
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On Monday, June 8, a SVPD officer pulled a car over for speeding and learned the driver, an off-duty SVPD officer, was impaired.
SVPD passed the investigation over to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies administered sobriety tests and concluded the officer was under the influence.
“The on-duty officer’s response to this incident demonstrates the professionalism and integrity we expect from every member of our department,” SVPD Chief Chris Hiser said.
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The SVPD officer was arrested and is no longer employed with SVPD.
“Our community expects us to uphold the law fairly and consistently,” Hiser said. “No one is above the law.”
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