Joshua Kuhl

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Service Record

Fort Myers Florida Police Department

Rank Officer
Dates of Service Ended December 7, 2021.[1]
Salary $62,154[2]
Last Known Status Terminated[1]

Incident Reports

2004 Theft

Kuhl had been arrested in 2004 for theft by deception, but failed to disclose it when he applied to work at the Fort Myers Police Department. A neighbor discovered the arrest in 2021 as part of an unrelated disagreement between the two men and reported it to the department.[1]

Response Timeline

On December 7, 2021, Kuhl was fired for behavior that was "contrary to the Code of Ethics, Department Policy, and our high standards", according to the Police Chief.[1]

On December 8, 2021, the union filed a grievance in an attempt to reverse the firing.[1]

2019 Policy Violation Complaint

In 2019, Kuhl was investigated by the Citizens Police Review Board for a complaint (#2019-011) relating to performance of duty. No policy violation was found.[3] This complaint is also listed as #2020-011.[4]

2019 Policy Violation Complaint

In 2019, Kuhl was investigated by the Citizens Police Review Board for complaints (#2019-022) relating to performance of duty and mobile audio/video recording equipment. Both complaints were sustained and Kuhl received counseling.[3]

2020 Policy Violation Complaint

In 2020, Kuhl was investigated by the Citizens Police Review Board for a complaint (#2020-023) relating to rude and unprofessional conduct. Insufficient evidence was presented and no discipline was recommended.[5]

2020 Policy Violation Complaint

In 2020, Kuhl was investigated by the Citizens Police Review Board for a complaint (#2020-078) relating to performance of duty. No policy violation was found.[6]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Rachel Mercader, Fort Myers police officer fired for failing to disclose previous arrest, Fort Myers News-Press, 2021-12-14
  2. Joshua Michael Kuhl Police Officer City of Fort Myers, govSalaries
  3. 3.0 3.1 Citizens Police Review Board Minutes, City of Fort Myers, 2020-07-14
  4. Agenda, Citizens Police Review Board, 2020-07-14
  5. Agenda, Citizens Police Review Board, 2020-08-11
  6. Minutes, Citizens Police Review Board, 2021-03-09

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