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