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Aug 26, 2009 5:43 pm US/Eastern

Chief Timony Reacts To FBI Arrests Of Officers

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MIAMI (CBS4) ― I was undoubtedly disappointed and disheartened to hear that Officer Wayne Fortella has been arrested today by the FBI. Officer Fortella was allegedly cashing in on monies intended for citizens who give Crime Stoppers of Dade County tips that lead to an apprehension of a suspect in a crime. The Miami Police Department's Internal Affairs Section has assisted the FBI and the Miami-Dade Police Department from the beginning of this investigation. Let me make it clear that we take these allegations very seriously.

Any time a law enforcement officer is accused of tarnishing the badge, it is an embarrassment to all the honest, hard-working members of this profession who work, day in and day out, to protect and serve with integrity.

It is important for me to convey that anonymous tips called in by citizens are crucial to the success of our investigations. Police officers simply cannot do it alone!

The allegations surrounding Officer Fortella are in no way a reflection of Crime Stoppers of Miami Dade or the Miami Police Department. I urge you to continue to believe in our shared mission.

John F. Timoney
Chief of Police
City of Miami

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