On Nov. 9, undercover Officers Paul Madsen and Antonio Ortega spent about six and a half hours while on duty at The Penthouse Club, 1801 N West Shore Blvd., according to Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor. The officers drank before their shifts, checked in as on-duty via computers, then drove an undercover vehicle to the club about 1:30 p.m.
When their supervisors found out about 8 p.m., they sent the men home, Castor said. A subsequent investigation led to Friday's firings of Madsen and Ortega, and suspensions of their supervisors.
"It's very embarrassing to me personally, and to all of our officers," Castor said. "The citizens deserve better."
Ortega was a 10-year veteran who had never had a major disciplinary issue, Castor said. Madsen was a 23-year veteran. Of his record, Castor answered, "He hasn't had an unblemished career."
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All on taxpayer dollars. What a pair of assholes.
What the fuck were they thinking...
"Never had a major disciplinary issue" = "never been caught"
If they bother to investigate, whaddaya bet it ain't the first time he's done it. The other one probably got him into it. :)
I wonder how they got caught
Dancers have pointed out undercover cops to me several times. They seemed to be in the strip club to have fun, not to investigate illicit activities. The club and the dancers give cops special treatment so they can call in favors in the future.
Nice job if you can get it. LOL
They were attending an on-site seminar that teaches them how to recognize extra's and tits.
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