Off Duty Delta, Colorado Police Officer uses her position as a police officer to avoid arrest.

On the morning of October 30, 2021 off-duty Delta Police Officer Kali Henderson was a suspect in an altercation in Montrose, CO. When Montrose police officers arrived at the scene where the victim was located they could not find Kali. The victim called Kali and she stated that out of fear of getting in trouble Kali was not willing to let the Montrose officers know her location. For an hour Montrose officers searched for an intoxicated Kali. Kali was finally located at a friends house. When Montrose Officer Gehm went into the house to talk to Kali she was uncooperative and combative towards Officer Gehm. At 17:59 in the body camera video Kali becomes so verbally aggressive towards Officer Gehm that he tells Kail that she is threating him. Kali violates numerous Delta Police Department Policies, Delta Personnel Regulations, and commits several misdemeanors and at least two felonies. As of 5 May 2023 Officer Kali Henderson has yet to receive any form of punishment for her actions. If this was a citizen who acted this way they would have been arrested and charged immediately, yet Kali is still on patrol with the Delta Colorado Police Department. The following is an exert from a report titled "Addressing Police Corruption on the Western Slope" that was submitted to the Colorado Attorney General's Office, Colorado Police Officer Standards and Training Board, and the 7th Judicial District Attorney's Office in January of 2023. As of 5 May 2023 none of these offices have responded to the report. Enjoy!
00:00:08 Officer Gehm arrives at Taysia Darnell’s House.
00:00:53 Officer Gehm walks up and starts talking to William Amrine a witness to the altercation between Daryle, Kali, and Rhiannon.
00:1:40 William tells Officer Gehm that he was driving by when he saw a male and two girls arguing. When he stopped and got out of his vehicle everyone was walking away from each other. William says the girls yelled at William to “beat his ass. Beat his ass” referring to Daryle. William states that Daryle says one of the girls is a cop.
This a violation of Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18. Criminal Code § 18-11-202. Inciting destruction of life or property. “Every person who, in this state, either orally or by writing, printing, exhibiting, or circulating written or printed words or pictures, shall advocate, teach, incite, propose, aid, abet, encourage, or advise the unlawful injury or destruction of private or public property by the use of physical force, violence, or bodily injury, or the unlawful injury by the use of physical force or violence of any person, or the unlawful taking of human life, as a policy or course of conduct, under circumstances constituting a clear and present danger that violent action will result therefrom, commits a class 6 felony.”
00:05:04 Deputy Wright tells Officer Gehm that Kali does not want ran. Referring to running her information through dispatch.
00:05:33 Officer Gehm asks Officer Lamphere if he knows Kali. Officer Lamphere responds that he does know her and worked with her ex-husband at the jail.
00:05:54 Officer Gehm enters Taysia Darnell’s House and starts talking to Kali.
00:06:27 Officer Gehm explains to Kali what they know thus far in the investigation.
00:07:10 Officer Gehm tells Kali that he does not really understand and asks her to help him understand what is going on.
00:07:26 Kali states “I don’t quite get it either. I left because obviously I don’t want to get in trouble. Um but no I didn’t see anyone hit anyone or anything.”
Even though Kali is in a very intoxicated state she is still making calculated decisions about her answers. Kali knows that she is in violation of several of the Standards of Conduct that begins on page 160 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. It is also reasonable to expect Kali to know she is hindering an investigation. A violation of “2016 Colorado Revised Statutes. Title 18 - Criminal Code. Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations. Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice. § 18-8-104.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:07:43 Officer Gehm asks Kali if “She knows how Rhiannon got injured?” Kali responds “no. She is my best friend.”
00:07:53 Officer Gehm asks Kali “why she would be in trouble?” Kali says “um cus I am a cop to you know.”
Kali violates 321.5.5 Ethics (a) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Using or disclosing one’s status as a member of the Delta Police Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non-department business or activity.” This will not be the last time Kali will mention that she is a police officer.
00:08:00 Officer Gehm asks Kali “does that mean you are not allowed to be there?” Kali responds “I feel like I can’t no.”
Kali knows that there is not a policy against going out and drinking. However, Kali knows that her actions while out drinking are in violation of Delta Police Department Policy and if the Delta Police Department follows their policy manual, then she should be reprimanded.
00:08:11 Officer Gehm asks Kali “once you knew that we know you were there. I guess I really don’t understand your unwillingness to tell us where you were at and tell us what happened. Rhiannon says you were standing there the while time. You saw what happened.”
00:08:25 Kali makes an inaudible sentence then pauses to formulate an answer and then says, “I’m sorry.”
00:08:28 Officer Gehm says, “yeah, I was asking your friend, who was talking to you on the phone right after I got there, um Chasey is that right. She came to give you and Rhiannon a ride. Okay and she kind of got there the same time we did. So, while medics were checking out Rhiannon, I was talking with her [Chasey] and she had you on the phone and I was asking her to ask you where you were at. So, we could talk to you or ask if you would talk to me on the phone. She could not get a location for where you were at, and I asked if I could talk to you. She said you didn’t want to talk to me.”
00:09:04 Kali responds, “um I was in front of the Church the entire time.”
00:09:08 Officer Gehm says “okay. I am just wondering why you didn’t want to…Once you knew police were involved and that we knew you were there, and I was asking if I could talk with you why you didn’t want to talk to me?”
00:09:19 Kali says, “uh it was not that I did not want to talk to you I was in front of the Church the entire time.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.”
00:09:55 Officer Gehm says, “I am still kind of in the dark about what happened, and I am trying to understand why Rhiannon says you were there and saw everything that happened, and you are saying you never saw her get injured.” Kali interrupts Officer Gehm stating, “I didn’t though because um I was with Rhiannon okay that’s my best friend um, but I never saw her get injured.”
00:10:22 Officer Gehm follows her statement by asking “so what happened that made you think you need to leave?” Kali asks, “what do you mean?” Officer Gehm says, “well you left the area right.” Kali “yeah. Yeah, no I don’t want to get involved.” Officer Gehm “I hear that, but you knew the police were coming.” Kali “Yeah.” Officer Gehm “what caused you to…How did you know the police were coming? What happened that drew us there?” Kali “um Rhiannon said she was on the phone with dispatch. Officer Gehm “okay.” Kali “um so I just started walking.” Officer Gehm “so you were not with her the whole time.” Kali “no.” Officer Gehm “okay. So, you didn’t see what happened?” Kali “no.” Officer Gehm “do you know why she said you were there?” There is a pause. Kali “uh no.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.”
Violation of 338.5 Reporting (b) page 222 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual “Officers should cooperate fully with the agency having jurisdiction in providing statements or reports as requested or as appropriate.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on-or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
00:11:01 Officer Gehm “Okay can you help me understand your relationship with you and uh Daryle right Daryle Herger?” Kali “uh ha.” Officer Gehm “Okay. So, what the information that I have so far, and I haven’t talked to everybody, but that you and Rhiannon were at a bar um Town Hall Right?” Kali sound dismissive “umhm.” Officer Gehm “Daryle happened to be there.” Kali “umhm.” Officer Gehm “and what I was told is that you guys started to get into a disagreement and that you and Rhiannon left. Daryle followed the two of you and there was an altercation and at that point Daryle left, you left, and she called 911.” Kali “uh yeah. So, um what happened was. Was. So, he showed up right and we left um he “pauses” he didn’t leave at the same time um we left at a certain time and then um she called 911. I don’t remember why she called 911. I don’t remember um we kind of left and she was on dispatch. Does that make sense? No of course not.” Pause. Kali “laughs”.
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.”
According to other witnesses and text messages Daryle shows Officer Imhof where Kali text him to come get her, Kali is clearly lying to Officer Gehm about her involvement with Daryle. She knows that her involvement with Daryle puts her in violation of 321.5.4 Relationships (e) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Associating on a personal, rather than official basis with persons who demonstrate recurring involvement in serious violations of state or federal laws after the member knows, or reasonably should know of such criminal activities, except as specifically directed and authorized by this department.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:12:38 Officer Gehm “can I be honest with you?” Kali “mmhm.” Officer Gehm “I feel like I am talking to somebody who’s avoiding telling me the whole truth. And I am sure you know what I mean.” Kali “Yeah. No. I know exactly what you mean. Um I was at the bar talking to um this Hispanic dude. Um okay you want his name?” Officer Gehm “you can just tell me what happened. I don’t need his name right now.” Kali “um I was talking to this Hispanic dude. Um and then we left. Um and then Rhiannon was on the phone with 911 and that was what happened.” Officer Gehm “you see how there is a whole lot missing from it right?” Kali interrupts “I. Dude, I know. I know. I work the whole fucking thing. Um “laughs”” pauses. Officer Gehm “why is it that there is so much missing from your story Kali?”
This is one of the most important conversations of all the videos. Officer Gehm calls Kali out on her untruthfulness. At this point Kali’s demeanor changes after being called out. She becomes argumentative and disrespectful.
Please read carefully all the way through 00:15:38.
Violation of 321.5.5 Ethics (a) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Using or disclosing one’s status as a member of the Delta Police Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non-department business or activity.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (e) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Disparaging remarks or conduct concerning duly constituted authority to the extent that such conduct disrupts the efficiency of this department or subverts the good order, efficiency and discipline of this department or that would tend to discredit any of its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on- or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (f) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the city.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (h) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Criminal, dishonest, or disgraceful conduct, whether on- or off-duty, that adversely affects the member’s relationship with this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (m) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any other on- or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:14:00 Kali becomes agitated and tells Officer Gehm “You can have the whole fucking phone off my phone, off my phone number.” Officer Gehm “I don’t really care to see your phone.” Kali talking over Officer Gehm “I know but, like seriously like.” Officer Gehm taking over Kali “what am I going to learn…” Kali agitated talking over Officer Gehm “It’s part of the fucking job.” Officer Gehm cutting off Kali “what am I going to learn from your phone?” Kali agitated and speaking loudly “um my whole entire fucking conversation with the dude at the fucking bar.” Officer Gehm “okay as far as I know he has nothing to do with this.” Kali yelling “but he does though.” Officer Gehm “okay then I need you to explain how that is. You haven’t. You just said you were talking to him, and you left.” Kali “because I was talking to the fuckin guy at the bar the entire fuckin time right. Okay so then I took off walking Rhiannon was on the phone with 911 the entire time. Why? I have no idea and then here I am. I. I get what you mean.” Officer Gehm “you don’t.” Kali “it’s fucking weird.” Office Gehm “it’s not weird. It’s incomplete.” Kali “okay, but like if I gave you my fucking phone.” Officer Gehm “I don’t need to see your phone.” Kali talking over Officer Gehm “but you do though.” Officer Gehm “I believe. I’m asking what is on your phone that is going to explain this. I believe you were talking to this guy the whole time.” Kali “but like what are you not believing about my phone.” Officer Gehm “you are telling me he has something to do with what happened tonight. You are not explaining how that is.” Kali “well like I was on the phone the entire time with him.” Officer Gehm “I don’t “laugh” I don’t how that is relevant.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (e) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Disparaging remarks or conduct concerning duly constituted authority to the extent that such conduct disrupts the efficiency of this department or subverts the good order, efficiency and discipline of this department or that would tend to discredit any of its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on- or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (f) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the city.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (h) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Criminal, dishonest, or disgraceful conduct, whether on- or off-duty, that adversely affects the member’s relationship with this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (m) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any other on- or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.”
Violation of 338.5 Reporting (a) page 222 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Officers should cooperate fully with the agency having jurisdiction in providing statements or reports as requested or as appropriate.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:15:38 Officer Gehm asks Kali “how did you get here.” There is a 15 second pause. Officer Gehm asks again “how did you get here?” There is a 7 second pause. Kali “um.” Kali’s iPhone locator alarm goes off. Officer Gehm “okay I want you to leave it there. We don’t need to see your phone.” Taysia Darnell asks Kali if she wants her phone. Officer Gehm says “ma’am please leave it there. Kali, I don’t need to see your phone for any reason. I just asked you how you got here.” Kali “I don’t fuckin know where like how did I get here.”
During her conversation with Sgt. Jones {video 5} Kali states that she was walking down Nevada, yet here she does not know how she “got here”. The fact she can identify the exact street she was walking down yet she does not know how she got to Taysia’s house shows she is omitting evidence to protect Daryle since he admitted to picking her up after drinking and bringing her to the house. Daryle also admits to not having a drivers license in one of the videos.
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:16:31 Officer Gehm “you’re really, really not being cooperative with us. I feel like I’m asking real simple straight forward questions and the answers you’re giving me either don’t make sense or they just leave a lot out.” Kali talking aggressively over Officer Gehm “Or just like open ending like questions. Like I fuckin do to people all the fuckin time.” Officer Gehm “That’s the job Kali.” Kali “Taysia how did I get her.” Taysia “I don’t know.” Kali “Okay.” Taysia “You were outside on the front porch.” Kali talking over Taysia directing her comment to Officer Gehm “Same fuckin question.” Officer Gehm “Okay but she’s not you. You have your own experiences right.” Officer Gehm talking over Kali “So, it’s reasonable for me to expect you to know what happened to yourself within the last hour right.” Kali talking over Officer Gehm “Yeah, and I’m fuckin trashed. Like clearly.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (B) page 45 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Insubordination, failure to follow orders, discourtesy to the public or other City employees.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (H) page 46 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Conduct which is unbecoming an employee of the City, or which has an adverse effect on the reputation of the City.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (L) page 46 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Immoral or other conduct which has an adverse effect on on the employee’s job or otherwise conflicts with the employer’s business interests.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (T) page 47 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Assaulting or threatening to assault another person; engaging in horseplay on the job; engaging in an act of violence or threat of violence toward any other employee, supervisor, or other person, which conduct occurs on the job or has an adverse impact on the workplace.”
Violation of 321.5.2 Ethics (a) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Using or disclosing one’s status as a member of the Delta Police Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non-department business or activity.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (d) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Being untruthful or knowingly making false, misleading or malicious statements that are reasonably calculated to harm the reputation, authority or official standing of this department or its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (e) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Disparaging remarks or conduct concerning duly constituted authority to the extent that such conduct disrupts the efficiency of this department or subverts the good order, efficiency and discipline of this department or that would tend to discredit any of its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on- or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (a) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure of any member to promptly and fully report activities on his/her part or the part of any other member where such activities resulted in contact with any other law enforcement agency or that many result in criminal prosecution or discipline under this policy.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (f) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (h) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Criminal, dishonest, or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (m) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any other on- or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:17:10 Kali “Yeah and I and I like open end questions all the fuckin time.” Officer Gehm “I don’t appreciate you raising your voice at me. I’m trying to ask you straight forward questions. I understand you are intoxicated and I don’t understand why you think that’s a problem. You don’t have any PO’s against alcohol I assume. Okay, your allowed to drink alcohol that fine with me. But, it doesn’t give you a right or excuse to omit information when I’m asking you questions. If you don’t want to cooperate then just say that.
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (B) page 45 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Insubordination, failure to follow orders, discourtesy to the public or other City employees.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (H) page 46 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Conduct which is unbecoming an employee of the City, or which has an adverse effect on the reputation of the City.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (L) page 46 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Immoral or other conduct which has an adverse effect on the employee’s job or otherwise conflicts with the employer’s business interests.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (T) page 47 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Assaulting or threatening to assault another person; engaging in horseplay on the job; engaging in an act of violence or threat of violence toward any other employee, supervisor, or other person, which conduct occurs on the job or has an adverse impact on the work place.”
Violation of 321.5.2 Ethics (a) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Using or disclosing one’s status as a member of the Delta Police Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non-department business or activity.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (d) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Being untruthful or knowingly making false, misleading or malicious statements that are reasonably calculated to harm the reputation, authority or official standing of this department or its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (e) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Disparaging remarks or conduct concerning duly constituted authority to the extent that such conduct disrupts the efficiency of this department or subverts the good order, efficiency and discipline of this department or that would tend to discredit any of its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on- or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (a) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure of any member to promptly and fully report activities on his/her part or the part of any other member where such activities resulted in contact with any other law enforcement agency or that many result in criminal prosecution or discipline under this policy.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (f) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (h) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Criminal, dishonest, or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (m) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any other on- or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.”
00:17:37 Kali “Did I. Did I say that though.” Officer Gehm “No. But, your acting that way and your actions speak louder than words. If you don’t want to tell me the whole story.” Kali talking over Officer Gehm “Not quite. It because I don’t fuckin know. Because I’m pretty fuckin trashed. So.” Officer Gehm cutting Kali’s rant off “I’m not going to argue with you. You see how you’re talking over me and your cursing at me and I’m not interested in that. I’m not going to have that argument with you. I don’t care to do that.” Kali is making condescending and rude noises while Officer Gehm is speaking to her.
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (B) page 45 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Insubordination, failure to follow orders, discourtesy to the public or other City employees.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (H) page 46 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Conduct which is unbecoming an employee of the City, or which has an adverse effect on the reputation of the City.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (L) page 46 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Immoral or other conduct which has an adverse effect on the employee’s job or otherwise conflicts with the employer’s business interests.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (T) page 47 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Assaulting or threatening to assault another person; engaging in horseplay on the job; engaging in an act of violence or threat of violence toward any other employee, supervisor, or other person, which conduct occurs on the job or has an adverse impact on the workplace.”
Violation of 321.5.2 Ethics (a) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Using or disclosing one’s status as a member of the Delta Police Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non-department business or activity.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (d) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Being untruthful or knowingly making false, misleading or malicious statements that are reasonably calculated to harm the reputation, authority or official standing of this department or its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (e) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Disparaging remarks or conduct concerning duly constituted authority to the extent that such conduct disrupts the efficiency of this department or subverts the good order, efficiency and discipline of this department or that would tend to discredit any of its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on- or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (a) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure of any member to promptly and fully report activities on his/her part or the part of any other member where such activities resulted in contact with any other law enforcement agency or that many result in criminal prosecution or discipline under this policy.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (f) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (h) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Criminal, dishonest, or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (m) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any other on- or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:17:59 In an incredibly aggressive tone towards Officer Gehm Kali asks “So like, should I have my supervisor call your fuckin supervisor? Or like the way you’re fuckin treating me is because like no this seriously.” Taysia in the background trying to get Kali to calm down “Kali. Kali.” Officer Gehm cuts Kali off “That doesn’t have anything to do with this. Officer Gehm states “Kali, you’re threatening me.” I’m not treating you in any negative manner. I’m asking you very straight forward questions.” Kali “You’re treating me like a fuckin criminal. I’m not appreciating that.” Officer Gehm “You’re a subject in an investigation and you ran away from the situation and refused to comply with my request to speak with me. And now you’re arguing with me and it’s just going downhill from there. And I really don’t think that’s doing you any favors. And I don’t want to lead you down that path. That’s why I said if you don’t want to tell me what happened just say it.” As Officer Gehm is speaking Kali is making sarcastic comments in a manner reminiscent of a teenage girl getting reprimanded by her parents. Kali’s behavior is disrespectful and dismissive towards Officer Gehm’s authority as an investigating police officer.
Violation of CO Rev Stat § 18-8-306 (2016) “Any person who attempts to influence any public servant by means of deceit or by threat of violence or economic reprisal against any person or property, with the intent thereby to alter or affect the public servant's decision, vote, opinion, or action concerning any matter which is to be considered or performed by him or the agency or body of which he is a member, commits a class 4 felony.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (B) page 45 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Insubordination, failure to follow orders, discourtesy to the public or other City employees.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (H) page 46 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Conduct which is unbecoming an employee of the City, or which has an adverse effect on the reputation of the City.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (L) page 46 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Immoral or other conduct which has an adverse effect on the employee’s job or otherwise conflicts with the employer’s business interests.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (T) page 47 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Assaulting or threatening to assault another person; engaging in horseplay on the job; engaging in an act of violence or threat of violence toward any other employee, supervisor, or other person, which conduct occurs on the job or has an adverse impact on the workplace.”
Violation of 321.5.2 Ethics (a) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Using or disclosing one’s status as a member of the Delta Police Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non-department business or activity.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (d) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Being untruthful or knowingly making false, misleading or malicious statements that are reasonably calculated to harm the reputation, authority or official standing of this department or its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (e) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Disparaging remarks or conduct concerning duly constituted authority to the extent that such conduct disrupts the efficiency of this department or subverts the good order, efficiency and discipline of this department or that would tend to discredit any of its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on- or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (a) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure of any member to promptly and fully report activities on his/her part or the part of any other member where such activities resulted in contact with any other law enforcement agency or that many result in criminal prosecution or discipline under this policy.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (f) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (h) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Criminal, dishonest, or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (m) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any other on- or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”
00:18:47 Kali “It’s not that I don’t want to tell you what happened.” Officer Gehm “Okay. So, when I ask you a straightforward question.” Kali “Like what?” Officer Gehm “Like what happened when you were with Rhiannon, and she sustained an injury tonight. She clearly sustained an injury tonight. Kali “What injury?” Officer Gehm “To her elbow and to her leg.” Kali “And I mean seriously. I could tell you what happened. What. What injury.” Officer Gehm “You told me some of what happened.” Kali “Like what?” Officer Gehm “What you told me. You were talking to some Hispanic guy. You guys left the bar and then she [Rhiannon] called 911. I believe all of those things happened. Buy you see how that leaves out gigantic portions that took place tonight?” Kali “Because I left the bar.” Officer Gehm “So, if your just going to choose not to talk about what happened that doesn’t mean you’re lying, it just means you’re not being cooperative.” Kali “Trust me I would tell you 110 percent. That’s fine.” Officer Gehm cutting Kali off “I’m going to let you think about that while I go talk to officer Imhof.” Officer Gehm walks outside to talk with Officer Imhof.
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (B) page 45 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Insubordination, failure to follow orders, discourtesy to the public or other City employees.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (H) page 46 of the City of Delta Personnel Regulations. “Conduct which is unbecoming an employee of the City, or which has an adverse effect on the reputation of the City.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (L) page 46 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Immoral or other conduct which has an adverse effect on the employee’s job or otherwise conflicts with the employer’s business interests.”
Violation of Article 12 – Disciplinary Action and Termination 12.2 (T) page 47 of the Delta Personnel Regulations. “Assaulting or threatening to assault another person; engaging in horseplay on the job; engaging in an act of violence or threat of violence toward any other employee, supervisor, or other person, which conduct occurs on the job or has an adverse impact on the work place.”
Violation of 321.5.2 Ethics (a) page 162 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Using or disclosing one’s status as a member of the Delta Police Department in any way that could reasonably be perceived as an attempt to gain influence or authority for non-department business or activity.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (c) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure to participate in, or giving false or misleading statements, or misrepresenting or omitting material information to a supervisor or other person in a position of authority, in connection with any investigation or in the reporting of any department-related business.
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (d) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Being untruthful or knowingly making false, misleading or malicious statements that are reasonably calculated to harm the reputation, authority or official standing of this department or its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (e) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Disparaging remarks or conduct concerning duly constituted authority to the extent that such conduct disrupts the efficiency of this department or subverts the good order, efficiency and discipline of this department or that would tend to discredit any of its members.”
Violation of 321.5.8 Performance (i) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any act on- or off-duty that brings discredit to this department.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (a) page 164 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Failure of any member to promptly and fully report activities on his/her part or the part of any other member where such activities resulted in contact with any other law enforcement agency or that many result in criminal prosecution or discipline under this policy.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (f) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Discourteous, disrespectful or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (h) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Criminal, dishonest, or discriminatory treatment of any member of the public or any member of this department or the City.”
Violation of 321.5.9 Conduct (m) page 165 of the Delta Police Department Policy Manual. “Any other on- or off-duty conduct which any member knows or reasonably should know is unbecoming a member of this department, is contrary to good order, efficiency or morale, or tends to reflect unfavorably upon this department or its members.”
Violation of 2016 Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice § 18-8-111. False reporting to authorities “(c) He or she makes a report or knowingly causes the transmission of a report to law enforcement authorities pretending to furnish information relating to an offense or other incident within their official concern when he or she knows that he or she has no such information or knows that the information is false (2) False reporting to authorities is a class 3 misdemeanor; except that if it is committed in violation of paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of this section and committed during the commission of another criminal offense, it is a class 2 misdemeanor.”