A former Boston Police Department officer has been sentenced to prison and ordered to pay back $36,000 after being involved in an overtime scandal. The officer, identified as Dennis O. Morrill, was found guilty of receiving overtime pay for hours he did not work.
Morrill admitted to falsely claiming overtime hours between 2015 and 2016, which resulted in him receiving an additional $36,000 in pay. He pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement and was sentenced to serve six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. In addition to his prison sentence, Morrill was also ordered to pay back the $36,000 he unlawfully received in overtime pay.
The overtime scandal within the Boston Police Department has raised concerns about accountability and integrity within the department. This case highlights the importance of proper oversight and monitoring of overtime hours to prevent abuse and fraudulent activities.
The Boston Police Department has stated that they have implemented new measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. These measures include improved tracking and monitoring of overtime hours, as well as increased oversight and accountability for officers claiming overtime pay.
Overall, the sentencing of Dennis O. Morrill serves as a warning to other officers within the Boston Police Department and law enforcement agencies nationwide. It sends a clear message that fraudulent activities, such as falsely claiming overtime hours, will not be tolerated and offenders will be held accountable for their actions.
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