A Los Angeles traffic officer was fired after appearing in a pornographic film while on duty and wearing his uniform, officials confirmed Thursday.
John K. Dancler was discharged Monday under charges of misconduct, after serving 23 years with the Department of Transportation.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Dancler challenged his discharge by filing an appeal with the Civil Service Commission.
The Commission's executive director, Bruce Whidden, told The Times that the 2008 acts were classed as "indecent," and portrayed the force in an unflattering way.
Dancler was shown "groping the bare breasts, spanking the bare buttocks and being straddled by an adult video actress in public," Whidden said.
However, the traffic officer's lawyer, Bobby Samini, claimed Dancler was being turned into a "scapegoat" and that firing his client was unfounded. He warned the firing could end in a lawsuit.
John K. Dancler was discharged Monday under charges of misconduct, after serving 23 years with the Department of Transportation.
The Los Angeles Times reported that Dancler challenged his discharge by filing an appeal with the Civil Service Commission.
The Commission's executive director, Bruce Whidden, told The Times that the 2008 acts were classed as "indecent," and portrayed the force in an unflattering way.
Dancler was shown "groping the bare breasts, spanking the bare buttocks and being straddled by an adult video actress in public," Whidden said.
However, the traffic officer's lawyer, Bobby Samini, claimed Dancler was being turned into a "scapegoat" and that firing his client was unfounded. He warned the firing could end in a lawsuit.
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