Cops get booted for sex offenses and booze violations
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A bailiff showed up for court drunk.

A state prison guard took scrap metal from the state Capitol renovation.

And eight peace officers were disciplined Thursday for various forms of sexual crimes or misconduct, including a Murray police officer convicted of sexually abusing a teenage girl.

The discipline was dished out Thursday by the state's police board. Officers whose certifications to work in the state were either revoked or suspended include :

Murray » Michael D. Spilman, revoked after a felony conviction for forcible sex abuse.

Carbon County » Melanie Madill, revoked after felony convictions for custodial sexual misconduct and tampering with evidence; Chad Feichko, revoked for three years for sexual misconduct on duty.

Cache County » Steve Romero, revoked after being charged with a sexual exploitation of a minor.

Cadet at police academy » Eric McGill, revoked after a positive drug test and lying on an application.

Ogden » Kenneth Hammond, revoked after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge of sexual battery.

Layton » Brady C. Blackner, suspended four years for off-duty sexual misconduct and lying.

Washington City » Scott E. Durfey, suspended for three years for a misdemeanor conviction of witness tampering.

Springdale » Nick L. Hallman, suspended two years for a misdemeanor conviction of disorderly conduct.

Utah Department of Corrections » Ryan K. Bennett, revoked for two years for driving under the influence. Gregory K. Mitani, received a two-year suspension for taking scrap metal without permission. Brett A. Willyerd, received a four-year suspension for having an improper relationship with a probationer.

Utah Valley University » Mathew S. Nielsen, suspended for two years for an addiction to alcohol and reporting for duty after drinking.

Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office » Matthew D. Sterner, suspended for two years for driving under the influence of alcohol; Rodney E. Mulder, suspended for one year for off-duty sexual misconduct.

Salt Lake County Constable's Office »Jason K. Kelsch, suspended for three years after he arrived drunk for his job as a court bailiff.

Provo » James R. Campbell, suspended for two years for sexual misconduct while off-duty.

Law enforcement » Police board revokes or suspends certifications
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