In a recent update from the Dallas Police Department, two employees have faced termination following separate incidents that violated departmental policy. Officer James Gordon and Public Service Officer Casandra Jackson have both been dismissed from their positions as of yesterday, according to the Dallas Police Department.
Officer Gordon, who joined the Support Division in August 2014, was terminated for failing to adhere to a mandatory random drug test and for unauthorized departure from his duty station. The specific nature of the substances for which the drug test was required was not disclosed. Meanwhile, Public Service Officer Jackson, an employee since June 2005, was let go for not reporting back to work following an approved leave of absence.
These terminations come at a time when police departments across the country are facing increased scrutiny for officer conduct, both on and off duty. The Dallas Police Department’s decisive action underscores their commitment to maintaining the integrity of their force and the trust of the community they are sworn to protect…