Chattanooga Police launch internal investigation into officer after sexual assault allegation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a sexual assault allegation against a Chattanooga Police officer.

The Chattanooga Police Department has opened an internal investigation as well for sexual misconduct.

The officer is in CPD’s Neighborhood Policing Bureau.

The victim reported the sexual Wednesday June 13th the sexual assault while the officer was on duty.

“Trust between CPD Officers and the people we protect and serve is of utmost importance to me,” said Chief Roddy. “I want our community members to know proven misconduct by any CPD Officer that undermines their trust will not be tolerated.”

The report was made to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.

The officer is off the job while the investigation is conducted.

The officer’s name is not being released since charges have not been filed.

#BREAKING @ChattanoogaPD launch internal investigation into officer. Details to come. @ChiefDavidRoddy will address media shortly. @wdefnews12

— Amber Worthy (@AWorthyNews) June 16, 2018

The officer was hired by CPD in 2014. He will remain on administrative/modified leave until they reach the end of their investigation and get those results from the Internal Affairs office.

This will not happen until the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office concludes their criminal investigation into the sexual assault allegation.

The CPD Internal Affairs investigation is separate from the criminal investigation being conducted by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.