Police Officer Caught Red Handed

Police Officer Caught Red Handed But Still NO CHARGES FILED?

A police officer was taken into custody and fired after he allegedly bought drugs during an operation in Decherd last week.

The Decherd Police Department said it launched an internal investigation after receiving a complaint that a Decherd officer was illegally buying narcotics.

Over the course of the investigation by Chief Kenneth Griffin and Sgt. Investigator Greg King, official said they found evidence substantiating the allegation. As a result, authorities decided to make a controlled buy to confirm Dustin Cook was unlawfully purchasing prescription drugs.

POLICE STATEMENT -
We feel officers must be held to a higher standards and obey the laws they are sworn to uphold. The Decherd Police department has a zero-tolerance drug policy but there are resources to help employees who find themselves going down the wrong path. Dustin Cook never reached out for assistance and had passed pre-employment and random drug screenings. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse issues, we strongly encourage you to seek help to escape that addiction.