The Tampa Police Department has arrested and terminated an officer for having sex with a 17-year-old girl.

Police say the girl attends Blake High School, where Officer Brian Morales, 36, worked as a school resource officer.

The girl’s mother reported it to school officials, who in turn contacted police.

“He certainly doesn’t deserve to wear the Tampa Police Department uniform,” said Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor at a press conference Thursday afternoon.

Police say in October, the girl checked out of school and went to Morales’ house, where police say they had sex. Over the next few months, police say they had sex in the officer’s home, his personal vehicle and the victim's home at least eight times. Police say all the encounters happened while Morales was off-duty.

"She, a 17 year old victim, thought that she had strong feelings for this officer and was actually involved in a relationship but she doesn't have the ability to consent at that age," said Chief Castor.

During the investigation, police say Morales threatened to harm himself and was Baker Acted, released and then arrested. They say he is not cooperating with the investigation.

Morales has been with the Tampa Police Department for seven years and has worked at Blake High School for two years.

A former Blake High School student said he saw Officer Morales on campus and didn't notice anything strange with his behavior.

"They were pretty professional. They did the job like they had to do. They didn't treat anyone special. They did what they had to do," said Ryan Denzel.