Internal Affairs Report
Location:
Vancouver, Washington, USA
Subject of Investigation:
Report Date:
August 10, 2018
Client:
Clark County Sheriff's OfficeIncident Date:
July 02, 2018Investigator:
Michael McCabeInvestigator Employer:
Clark County Sheriff's OfficeErin Willey was an employee of the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Erin served as a Sheriff's Cadet from 2012 to 2014. Erin left the agency for approximately 3 years, until she was re-hired as a probationary Deputy Sheriff in June 2017. Erin was a probationary deputy from June 2017 until July 2018.
Erin's last work assignment was as a uniformed patrol deputy sheriff assigned to West Swings 8-shift. Erin is no longer an employee; Erin was released from probationary status. The date of Willey's separation is listed as July 17, 2018.
Prior to Erin's release from probationary status, it was alleged that Erin had knowingly and willingly affiliated herself with a fraternal organization known as the Proud Boys. It was further alleged that Erin participated in the manufacturing and selling of Proud Boy Girls' apparel.
Erin's participation with Proud Boys and Proud Boys Girls is a violation of at least two (2) policies and her oath of office. The violations were: 01.29.180 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT and 01.29.310 OFF-DUTY CONDUCT.
The Sheriffs Office concluded that Erin Willey either knew or should have known that any affiliation with or promotion of a group which openly discriminates and is openly anti-government, may undermine or erode the public's confidence and trust in the Sheriff's Office.
On July 17, 2018, Erin Willey was released from her probation status by the Sheriff's Office. As a result of her release from probation this Internal Affairs case has been closed.
01.29.180 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT
Erin's participation with Proud Boys and Proud Boys Girls is a violation of at least two (2) policies and her oath of office. The violations were: 01.29.180 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT and
01.29.310 OFF-DUTY CONDUCT.
01.29.310 OFF-DUTY CONDUCT
Erin's participation with Proud Boys and Proud Boys Girls is a violation of at least two (2) policies and her oath of office. The violations were: 01.29.180 NON-DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-HARASSMENT and 01.29.310 OFF-DUTY CONDUCT.