We want to avoid negative articles about the El Paso Police Department and the City of El Paso, but we can’t. While the Department talks of transparency, it still does not grasp the whole meaning of transparency.
“What happened, what occurred,” says an officer who was at the Chief Gregory Allen Police Headquarters in El Paso, Texas, “was a high ranking officer was at her desk, dry fired her sidearm, and discharged a round.”
That round, according to other officers, went through walls and could have killed someone.
If a police officer in Texas accidentally discharges their firearm in the office, they most likely face disciplinary action, including potential suspension or termination, depending on the severity of the incident and the Department’s policies; they may also face criminal charges depending on the circumstances, such as a “negligent discharge” charge, which could result in fines and potential jail time depending on local laws and the specific situation.
“What she did was negligence on her part,” said a civilian staff member of the El Paso Police Department, who works at headquarters. “How do you not fully clear your weapon? They are trained for this, or should be trained for this.”