Former Colorado police sergeant charged in alleged double-dipping

A former Colorado police sergeant has been charged in an alleged double-dipping scheme, according to the CBS News report linked below.

What happened

The case involves a former sergeant with a Colorado police agency. The allegation is described as a double-dipping scheme, a term commonly used for improperly receiving overlapping payments or benefits. The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the court system.

Chief’s statement

What the charge means

A charge begins a court process; it is not a finding of guilt. The allegations must be addressed through that process, and the former sergeant remains entitled to the protections that apply in a criminal case.

The case concerns a former officer rather than an election or candidate. It falls within the police and courts beat because it involves a former law-enforcement official and a criminal charge.

What comes next

The next steps will be determined through court proceedings, including any future filings, hearings or decisions in the case. The chief’s statement signals that the department considers accountability a standard that applies regardless of a person’s former position.