BOISE, Idaho — Joseph Hoadley, who was found guilty on three felony charges on Sept. 24, will be de-certified by Idaho State Police's POST council after he is sentenced on Dec. 15 of this year.
According to ISP, any officer who is sentenced after a felony conviction is de-certified, meaning they no longer have a "license" to be an officer -- and cannot become one until ten years later.
However, if a law enforcement agency would like to hire that person ten years after they are de-certified, the agency has to go to POST council, the board of Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training, and ask them to re-certify that person once they complete the academy again.
Agencies can apply for basic certification for their officers through POST.
Hoadley, a former high ranking Caldwell officer, was found guilty on counts two, three and four being considered in the trial: destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations; tampering with a witness by harassment; and tampering with documents. Each count is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is set for 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 15.
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