There was substantially more than just mere lying. From TFA: "Saulet has long history of misconduct, with approximately 120 allegations against him and 21 case

There was substantially more than just mere lying. From TFA: "Saulet has long history of misconduct, with approximately 120 allegations against him and 21 cases of sustained misconduct (more than any other officer in the department). The sheriff's letter says that Saulet repeatedly was told to improve interactions with the public, and provided with remarkable investments of coaching and counseling. Saulet underwent three performance-improvement plans, two training sessions, and two multi-visit sessions with a social psychologist, coaching sessions with supervisors, and 80 hours of time off without pay. Saulet was demoted from sergeant to deputy for another incident in August" In that incident "Saulet accosted a family that made a wrong turn into a Metro transit station last December [due to following their GPS]. Saulet reportedly threatened to arrest the parents in the car—including a visibly pregnant woman—and then suggested the couple's 18-month-old daughter would be seized by government authorities"[1]. Its also worth noting that the reporter filed a complaint against a 2nd officer who was also found guilty, but that officer was just given a day off without pay. So the conclusion seems to be this was a problem officer who had been given many opportunities to improve and this was merely the last straw on the camels back. [1] http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/08/19/king-county-sheriff-demotes-problem-cop http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/08/19/king-co...