Capt. Alberto Leos says he has applied for executive positions within the department on six separate occasions, but has repeatedly been rejected and passed over for less experienced white officers.
The San Diego Police Department headquarters is seen in this photo taken May 11, 2023. San Diego, Calif.
Leos also says department leadership altered reports concerning officer-involved traffic collisions — including one that involved San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit's son, Ryan Nisleit, also an SDPD officer.Leos says he first discovered this when he found his name forged on one such report. He alleges his direct supervisor ordered his name forged and the report altered in order to reduce the punishment another officer could have received for a crash.
In a statement, SDPD said:"The San Diego Police Department promotes individuals based on their skills, qualifications and performance. The executive leadership of the department currently includes sworn and professional staff with diverse backgrounds, including, African-American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Latin American representation. SDPD remains committed to promoting the best candidates to serve our communities.
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