EXCLUSIVE: Internal Investigation Reveals Pattern of Misconduct Following Domestic Violence Calls
LPD Officer Harris Was Given Final Warning for Inappropriate Conduct in 2014; Continued in his Role for Ten Years
By Jessica Schneider
The Loveland Voice
Loveland, Colorado
January 14, 2025
TRIGGER WARNING: This article and the related report contain instances of grooming, domestic violence and police misconduct that may be traumatic for victims of abuse to read. If you need immediate assistance please call 988. Further resources for victims are available and outlined at the end of this story.
According to a shocking internal affairs report provided to The Loveland Voice, ten women who had called the Loveland Police Department to report domestic violence reported inappropriate contact from Officer Greg Harris of the Loveland Police Department between 2022-2024.
An excerpt from that report:
The Investigative Summary states, “While Officer Harris was on-duty and responding to calls for service, he developed or attempted to develop personal dating relationships with ten women by initially providing his work cell phone number and then offering his personal cell phone number. Officer Harris used his department-issued cell phone to send flirtatious text messages to each woman and even offered for some of the victims to stay at his residence. He also used CCIC to run one of the women, who was his girlfriend at the time.”
According to the report, the investigator checked the CAD system and was unable to locate any records associated with Officer Harris calling them for a welfare check.
CORA requests and CCJRI request Update
The Loveland Voice made a request on December 20th 2024 for all Internal Affairs investigations from 2022-2024. We have yet to receive a single report, summary, or a cost estimate for the request.
Too Long, Didn’t Read?( TL;DR? )
This is what an Artificial Intelligence Bot deciphered from scanning the report
Misconduct by Officer Harris: The document details multiple instances of inappropriate behavior by Officer Greg Harris, including initiating personal relationships with women he met while on duty, sending flirtatious and explicit messages, and using his position to further these relationships.
Policy Violations: Officer Harris violated several policies, including the Code of Ethics, Employee Conduct, Nepotism, Conduct, Performance and Discipline, and Records Release.
Investigation and Findings: The document outlines the investigation conducted by the Professional Standards Unit, which found that Officer Harris' actions were inappropriate and sustained the allegations against him.
Disciplinary History: Officer Harris had a prior history of similar misconduct, for which he received a final warning and unpaid leave.
Recommendations and Consequences: The chain of command unanimously recommended serious discipline for Officer Harris, up to and including termination.
Vulnerability of Victims: The document highlights that many of the women involved were vulnerable victims of crime, which Officer Harris exploited.
Use of Department Resources: Officer Harris misused department-issued cell phones and the CCIC system for personal benefit.
Lack of Criminal Charges: Despite the findings, the Assistant District Attorney did not feel criminal charges were appropriate.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Editor’s note: As we prepare to celebrate MLK Day on January 20th, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes from Dr. King:
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Astounding number of complaints. Must be ten times that who didn’t. I know several but not sure if related to this sole officer or this department, but definitely northern Colorado which has a severe legacy of sexual abuse perpetuated by a “justice” system which condones it. And what about those missing? And ladies don’t say no because the retaliation is severe and on all fronts. Gross just gross. Class action anyone?