and last updated 2021-02-02 00:14:15-05
PHOENIX â The Phoenix officer who was accused of vowing to shoot Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has decided to resign, the police department announced Monday.
Officer Steven Poulos provided his retirement notice to the department before a pre-termination meeting, that was scheduled to happen with Chief Jeri Williams and himself to review the findings of the investigation following the alleged threats.
Officials said Poulos is no longer employed with the Phoenix Police Department and stated that retirement eliminates options for the department to consider disciplinary action.
Police Chief Jeri Williams shared the following statement regarding Poulos:
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.