Detective disciplined over Evans ad appearance in uniform

A detective was disciplined after appearing in a television advertisement for Gabe Evans while wearing a police uniform.

The advertisement

The appearance connected the detective, in uniform, with a campaign advertisement featuring Evans. The disciplinary action followed that appearance.

What is known

The incident involves the detective’s use of a police uniform in the advertisement. The discipline was imposed in connection with the appearance.

The report does not identify the specific penalty, the department or agency that imposed it, or the date of the action.

Why the uniform matters

A police uniform can identify an officer with a public agency. An appearance in campaign advertising while wearing one can therefore raise questions about whether the officer was acting personally or appearing to represent the agency.

The known action is the discipline against the detective. Additional details about the department’s rules, the detective’s role in the advertisement and any response from Evans were not identified.