An internal investigation has shown that Clearwater Police Lt Richard Creen, improperly accessed the law enforcement database known as DAVID improperly as many as 100 times in a 2 year period. He checked the records of 54 people, including the wives of fellow officers, a local tv personality, and his ex-wife’s boyfriend. Crean is now facing a demotion to Sgt and a 5 day suspension. For up-to-date news accounts of this story, photos, videos and to post comments, please access the links below:
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05/17/2013 - Clearwater officer to be disciplined for improper use of database
01/23/2013 - Clearwater police officer won’t face computer crimes charge
12/11/2012 - Clearwater police commander under investigation is connected to other complaints
11/30/2012 - Pinellas deputy under investigation over questionable texts to woman
11/28/2012 - Clearwater police officer could face felony charge for misuse of law enforcement database
