Friday, Officer Kyle Paolangeli pleaded guilty to perjury, and the City immediately terminated his employment as an IPD Officer. IPD holds itself to the highest standards, and I am proud to affirm that our officers place right at the top of that list following the law and telling the truth.
When we find the rare exception to that rule, we act swiftly to ensure the integrity of the high quality policing that Ithacans expect and deserve.
Friday's plea was obtained by the Chemung County DA, who-at the request of Tompkins County DA Matt VanHouten-served as Special Prosecutor in this case. Because this disturbing situation is also a personnel matter, and because the City is still working to resolve a related civil lawsuit, I am unable to speak to the particulars of this situation.
