According to the Dallas Police Department, Police Chief U. Reneé Hall announced Tuesday, January 15 after a disciplinary hearing, the termination of Police Officer Cornelius Harris, IV.
An Internal Affairs investigation concluded that on Aug. 27, 2016, Sept. 24, 2016, and Oct. 1, 2016, Police Officer Cornelius Harris IV, provided falsified doctor's notes in order to receive sick excused leave.
Additionally, a separate investigation concluded that on May 28, 2017, Harris violated the Vehicle Pursuit Policy. Harris also failed to perform a proper felony traffic stop.
The investigation also concluded that Harris used unnecessary and/or inappropriate force against a citizen during the same traffic stop.
According to the investigation, Harris entered, or caused to be entered, inaccurate information into a departmental report.
A third Internal Affairs investigation concluded that on Apr. 20, 2018, Harris violated the restricted duty policy and on the same day, gave an untruthful verbal statement to a supervisor.
Harris was hired in October 2014 and assigned to the Southeast Patrol Division.
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Under civil service rules, Harris has the right to appeal his discipline.
