Investigation Uncovers Sex Scandal at Fla. Agency

A nearly three-month investigation into sexual misconduct at the Lakeland (Fla.) Police Department found that at least 10 officers inappropriately had sex or were engaged in sexually suggestive behavior with a female civilian employee during the past seven years.

A nearly three-month investigation into sexual misconduct at the Lakeland (Fla.) Police Department found that at least 10 officers inappropriately had sex or were engaged in sexually suggestive behavior with a female civilian employee during the past seven years.

Investigators detailed allegations of forced sex, sexual harassment and consensual sex but said any criminal allegations couldn't be proven, according to the report and a letter by State Attorney Jerry Hill, which he hand-delivered to Chief Lisa Womack.

The report said seven of the officers accused admitted to sexual wrongdoing—from having sex to taking and sharing pictures of sex organs—during sworn statements with investigators from the State Attorney's Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

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