Oregon's Police Policy Committee has recommended revoking a Salem police officer's certification for life and a Marion County sheriff deputy's for five years, based on accusations of gross misconduct.

Abraham Dedek, a former high school resource officer, is accused of having an on-duty sexual relationship with a parent of a student over several months, then lying about it when questioned by investigators, according to Eriks Gabliks, director of the state Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Former Deputy Pete Marcellais is accused of sexually harassing two coworkers over several months, Gabliks said.

Both officers have resigned from their jobs.

The policy committee made its recommendations Thursday to the Board on Public Safety Standards and Training. The board is scheduled to vote on the recommendations April 25.

Dedek and Marcellais can contest their cases at an administrative law hearing, surrender their certification or wait until the board makes its decision.

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Officer accused of sexual misconduct

Dedek is accused of having a sexual relationship with a parent while on duty as a resource officer at Sprague High School.

He allegedly used his patrol vehicle to meet the parent, logging on and off his computer in different locations and times during work hours, Gabliks said.

The parent eventually filed a complaint about the relationship.

Dedek reportedly lied about his relationship to investigators from the Washington County Sheriff's Office, who were asked to conduct an independent examination of the case, Gabliks said.

Dedek worked at the Salem Police Department for more than 14 years before resigning on Oct. 6, 2017.

Dedek worked as a patrol officer, school resource officer and detective, said Lt. Treven Upkes.

"We take these allegations seriously," he said. "We hold these officers to a high standard and we know the community does as well."

The investigation led to accusations that Dedek committed eight violations of professional ethics, including conduct unbecoming on officer, misuse of position, on-duty sexual activity and misuse of electronic communication devices, Gabliks said.

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The committee recommended lifetime revocation of Dedek's basic, intermediate and advanced police certifications for dishonesty, gross misconduct and misuse of authority.

Dedek worked at Sprague starting October 2016, after serving earlier as a resource officer at Leslie Middle School, according to The Torch, the weekly Sprague High School newsletter.

Dedek was contacted for comment, but did not reply.

His LinkedIn profile says he works in security consulting services in Portland and is a self-employed trainer and consultant.

Deputy accused of sexual harassment

Two coworkers filed complaints against Marcellais accusing him of "unwanted and unwelcomed" kissing and hugging, Gabliks said.

Marcellais also reportedly made sex jokes, lewd comments and teased the two coworkers, creating a "hostile work environment."

The complaints were filed with a supervisor, then reported to the county's Human Resources Department on March 16, 2018. The sheriff's office conducted an internal investigation and issued a report of their findings on April 30.

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Marcellais resigned during the investigation on Aug. 10 after more than 13 years at the sheriff's office.

The investigation led to accusations that Marcellais committed violations of professional ethics: standards of conduct, workplace harassment, and oath of office and code of ethics, according to a Marion County Investigative Control Form acquired by the Statesman Journal.

Marcellais had been a senior deputy at the sheriff's office. He previously worked as a school resource officer at Chemawa Indian School in Salem.

The committee recommended revoking his basic police certification for five years for gross misconduct.

Marcellais did not respond to requests for comment.

Virginia Barreda is the Breaking News Reporter for the Statesman Journal. She can be reached at (503) 399-6657 or at vbarreda@statesmanjournal.com. Follow her on Twitter at @vbarreda2.