Fort Myers police chief Doug Baker said his officers failed to properly investigate an accusation of lewd conduct before taking Allen into custody.
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‘I’ve been here for 30 years," Baker said Thursday, via the Fort Myers News-Press. “And I don’t remember it happening in the past.”
Baker added that Allen, 27, “conducted himself well,” and the chief extended his “deepest and most sincere apology.”
Four officers were penalized while a fifth was exonerated, according to the News-Press.
Officer Gloria Camacho, a seven-year veteran, was ordered to undergo written counseling for failing to check on Allen at least once every thirty minutes.
Sgt. Jacquelyn Garrett, a 16-year veteran of the force, was given a week-long suspension for failing to properly investigate a crime and falsely arresting Allen.
Former Officer Rebecca Milhoan, an eight-year veteran who resigned May 3, received a written reprimand for failing to interpret the Florida statute regarding lewd and lascivious arrest, resulting in Allen’s arrest.
Detective Audenia Thomas, a 17-year veteran, was given a three-day suspension for failing to properly investigate when called to assist road patrol.
Allen, who spent five seasons with the Eagles before signing with the Raiders in March, has a press conference scheduled for Friday.
