Stephen Hars

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

Officer Stephen Hars destroyed two animals in violation of policies and procedures in an unsafe and inappropriate manner, the Clinton Township Police Department reported. Hars then completed weapons discharge forms that did not accurately reflect the number of rounds discharged or the location of the animals. The 2024 record sustained charges including misconduct, neglect of duty, truthfulness, firearms, and records accountability. Hars was terminated.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

Ptl. Hars destroyed two animals in violation of policies and procedures in an unsafe and inappropriate manner then completed weapons discharge forms which did not accurately reflect information regarding number of rounds discharged or location of the animals.

Plain-language summary (this site, from the cited record only)

The Clinton Township Police Department reported that Officer Stephen Hars failed to comply with department policies and procedures by providing incomplete and incompetent reports over a period of time, despite multiple attempts to correct the problem. The 2024 record sustained charges of records accountability and patrol officer responsibilities. Hars was both terminated and suspended in connection with this matter; the record lists 0 suspension days.

Synopsis as reported by the agency

Ptl. Hars is failed to comply with Departmental policies and procedures by providing incomplete and incompetent reports throughout a period of time after multiple attempts to rectify.