Chicago Police Cases

A Chicago police officer has been accused of the sexual assault of a minor and he has been charged with felony criminal sexual assault. An article posted by the Chicago tribune stated that the officer, Eugene Ciardullo, aged 51 was arrested in his home by officers from the Chicago police department. It later emerged that he was also employed as a security guard at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Studies where he befriended the girl. They exchanged contact information and communicated through the summer of her sophomore year (Briscoe, 2017). Their relationship went on to become physical from February until December 2016. They met in an empty parking lot and motel rooms during the period of their relationship. It also emerged that the …show more content…
Should the defendant post bail, he was ordered to surrender his passport and any firearms he may have in his possession. He was also barred from using the internet and having any communication or contact with persons under the age of 18 (Briscoe, 2017). The internal affairs department is also investigating the incident and will determine the proper discipline to be accorded. As a police officer, Ciardullo has amassed over 40 complaints ranging from excessive force to personnel violations. He had also been served with a ten day suspension from the department stemming from some of those violations.
The crime has brought negative reputation on the Chicago police department. The officer has had a commendable record and such a serious allegation is likely to affect any future he might have should he serve time in jail. Police officers are mandated with the task of protecting and serving the community and for one of them to be charged with felony sexual charge has the community feeling mistrust towards the officers. However, on the same note, the officers were quick to arrest their colleague and charge him accordingly shows that no person is above the