Criminal charges won't be filed against nine Washington State Patrol troopers who were investigated over whether they knowingly used phony college degrees to obtain higher pay.
OLYMPIA, Wash. —
Criminal charges won't be filed against nine Washington State Patrol troopers who were investigated over whether they knowingly used phony college degrees to obtain higher pay.
The chief deputy prosecutor for Thurston County, Jon Tunheim, says a review found insufficient evidence to show the troopers knew the diplomas were from institutions that lacked accreditation.
Tunheim said Monday that it appeared the troopers relied on the State Patrol’s human resources department to determine whether the degrees would qualify them for higher pay.
He added that the troopers requested that their higher incentive pay be discontinued and have repaid the added money.
The troopers were put on paid leave Oct. 13 while the case was investigated. It was not immediately known when the troopers may return to active duty.
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Information from: The Olympian, http://www.theolympian.com
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