A Dallas Police sergeant has been suspended for 15 days for allegedly accessing a female officer's phone and sending himself intimate photos from her device. Sgt. Daylon L. Grandberry is accused of a "horrific breach of trust" that occurred several months ago.
According to the Dallas Police Women's Association, Grandberry approached the female officer and inquired about games on her phone. He then allegedly asked to download a game, and the officer handed him her device. While in possession of the phone, Grandberry reportedly moved away, claiming poor cell reception. He then accessed a password-protected gallery and sent two photos to himself before returning the phone.
The violation went unnoticed for a few hours until the officer discovered that Grandberry was the last person she had texted without her recollection. She found the intimate photos had been sent to the sergeant.
The officer filed a complaint against Grandberry, expressing fear of repercussions. The Dallas Police Women's Association stated that the officer "placed her trust in a supervisor, only to be devastated by his betrayal" and that the thought of her images being exposed was "mortifying."
The police department investigated the allegations against Grandberry, who has been with the force since 2008. The investigation resulted in a 15-day suspension without further disciplinary action. Grandberry has claimed the incident was an accident and is not appealing the suspension, according to reports.
The Dallas Police Women's Association criticized the department's handling of the investigation and punishment, calling it a "slap in the face to every female officer in our department" and advocating for a third-party investigation due to concerns that the department "fosters a toxic environment that devalues female officers."
The Dallas Police Association, through its president Sean Pease, stated that the accusations against Grandberry should be taken seriously, adding that "any conduct that undermines trust in the workplace or the professionalism expected of Dallas Police officers should be taken seriously."