Police officers accused of taking beer from minors, drinking it off duty

Two Burlington police officers have been placed on administrative duty after allegedly confiscating beer from minors and drinking it while off duty.Police Chief Brandon del Pozo said the incident took place last month.According to del Pozo, an investigation was opened after other officers learned of the incident and reported it to commanders.Del Pozo said that rather than disposing of the beer, as required by department procedure, the accused officers drank it.He did not say what kind of beer was taken or what the value was.Del Pozo said the accused officers, who were not identified, face department discipline for their misconduct.“We immediately began an investigation, briefed our Police Commission and sought their input, and consulted with the relevant attorneys and officials," he said. "We expect officers to document and dispose of confiscated beer, not consume it. Officers who do not process seized property in accordance with procedure are subject to serious discipline."No other information about the incident was released.

Two Burlington police officers have been placed on administrative duty after allegedly confiscating beer from minors and drinking it while off duty.

Police Chief Brandon del Pozo said the incident took place last month.


According to del Pozo, an investigation was opened after other officers learned of the incident and reported it to commanders.

Del Pozo said that rather than disposing of the beer, as required by department procedure, the accused officers drank it.

He did not say what kind of beer was taken or what the value was.

Del Pozo said the accused officers, who were not identified, face department discipline for their misconduct.

“We immediately began an investigation, briefed our Police Commission and sought their input, and consulted with the relevant attorneys and officials," he said. "We expect officers to document and dispose of confiscated beer, not consume it. Officers who do not process seized property in accordance with procedure are subject to serious discipline."

No other information about the incident was released.