Police report provides details on officer accused of death threat against Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego
ABC15 uncovering new information against Phoenix police officer.
and last updated 2021-03-16 17:51:47-04
New details of the case against Officer Steve Poulos were revealed in a Tempe police report obtained by ABC15.
According to the report, Poulos made the threat with other officers present in a briefing room inside the Black Mountain Police Precinct. A sergeant reported that Poulos said, âIf the mayor defunds the police, Iâm going to shoot her.â When challenged about his seriousness Poulos replied, âThatâs a promise.â
Poulos, an officer with 21 years of experience in Phoenix, remains on off-patrol duty. The county attorney has not yet made a charging decision, and Phoenix police say their internal investigation is ongoing.