Leo, off-duty at the time, was caught by a camera removing money from the wallet at Encore Boston Harbor before returning the wallet. The total figure was less than $250 which allowed her to “last-chance settlement agreement” for conduct unbecoming and larceny under $250, per a report.
“Employees shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in such a manner as to reflect most favorably on the department,” reads the Boston police conduct policy. “Conduct unbecoming an employee shall include that which tends to indicate that the employee is unable or unfit to continue as a member of the department, or tends to impair the operation of the department or its employees.”
Casino personnel report the offense the day it happened last August. They noted that a female guest had taken money from a lost wallet and later turned the empty wallet in to the casino staff.
Massachusetts police could not confirm the name of the victim because they did not press charges.
The investigation was conducted primarily by the casino’s security team, according to local police. A member of the Gaming Enforcement Unit also reviewed the camera footage and agreed with the casino security’s findings.
The Gaming Enforcement Unit opted not to initiate an internal investigation into Leo, who has now been banned from entering Encore Boston Harbor via a trespass order.
BPD has not concluded its investigation into Leo despite agreeing on punishment terms.
