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(October 1, 2020) Now that former Officer Levi Huffine's Civil Service Commission Disciplinary Appeal Hearing has concluded, the Aurora Police Department is releasing the body worn camera footage that was shown during the public hearing on Tuesday. The video has been posted on the Aurora Police YouTube Channel and is included in this news release.
Since this case has not been adjudicated by the commission, Chief Wilson nor the department will be commenting or providing interviews about this case or this weeks proceedings.
Internal Affairs Investigation Summary of Evidence and Orders
Any media inquires regarding the hearing should to be sent to the City of Aurora Communications Department at [email protected].
Lieutenant Chris Amsler
Commanding Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
Information Previously released on February 24, 2020:
(02-24-2020) Upon numerous requests, the officer who was terminated is Officer Levi Huffine. Officer Huffine began working at the Aurora Police Department in November of 2012.
It should be noted that this incident is not related to the critical incident involved Mr. Elijah McClain nor the case of Nate Meier.
Officer Matthew Longshore
Aurora Police Department
Public Information Officer
720.432.5095
Information previously released ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(02-24-2020) From the moment I took over as Aurora’s Interim Police Chief, I promised transparency to our residents to help build back the trust within our community. Continuing with that promise, I wanted to let you know of my decision today to terminate one of our police officers, over what I believe to be severe misconduct. This officer’s conduct was completely out of character with the mission, ideals, and expectations of the Aurora Police Department.
It should be noted that there were no serious injuries as a result of this incident but that neither excuses nor defends the officer’s actions.
Due to a pending appeals process that is given to civil service employees, I am unable to provide additional details or information about this incident until that process has been completed. At such time, I will make the body worn camera footage available and address questions from our community members.
Thank you,
Interim Chief Vanessa Wilson
Aurora Police Department
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