What Went Wrong Off The Clock – June Headlines 2025
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Protecting Agencies and Officers with Off Duty Management’s Solution
Recent headlines highlight how off-duty programs can go wrong when oversight, structure, and coverage are not fully considered. From unclear accountability to gaps in insurance protection, these situations can put off-duty police officers, agencies, and the public at risk. Off Duty Management helps agencies avoid these challenges by delivering a fully managed solution that brings consistency, transparency, and industry-leading insurance coverage to every assignment. With the right safeguards in place, agencies can reduce liability while ensuring their officers are supported and protected while serving the community.
Case 1: Central Officer Accused of Double-dipping, Timesheet Fraud Scheme Turns Self in.
A senior officer from a Louisiana police department was charged with multiple counts of fraud after allegedly falsifying time sheets to claim nearly 350 hours he didn’t work, resulting in over $7,600 in unearned pay. The investigation revealed repeated “double-dipping,” where he claimed to be working for the department while also working off-duty shifts, exposing serious gaps in oversight and accountability.
Solution Highlight: Off Duty Management’s Complete Solution helps prevent issues like time fraud and double-dipping by ensuring full transparency, accurate tracking, and strict compliance with agency policies through the OfficerTRAK® platform.
Case 2: 2 Brothers Arrested After Detention Officer Attacked Working Off-duty Job at Liquor Store.
A Fulton County detention officer was brutally attacked while working an off-duty security job at a liquor store, suffering serious injuries, including a broken jaw and fractured knee.
Solution Highlight: Off Duty Management helps protect officers in high-risk situations by providing liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage, along with 24/7/365 support. Our structured approach ensures every assignment is reviewed for risk, so officers are better prepared and fully backed in the event of an incident.
Case 3: Nueces County ME’s Office identifies victim of Sunday’s officer-involved shooting.
An off-duty Texas police officer, working security at a Walmart, was involved in a fatal shooting after being dragged by a suspected shoplifter’s vehicle. The incident resulted in the suspect’s death and left the officer injured.
Solution Highlight: Our solution provides officers with the necessary support and coverage, including liability insurance and workers’ compensation, to safeguard them in high-risk situations like this.
Case 4: Suspects Arrested After Shooting at Off-duty Officers in Fort Worth, Police Say.
Two suspects were arrested after firing shots at patrons and off-duty uniformed Fort Worth police officers working a security detail in a busy entertainment district.
Solution Highlight: Off Duty Management helps protect officers in high-risk environments by ensuring every job is vetted, supported, and backed with comprehensive liability insurance and workers’ compensation. Our 24/7/365 support and real-time oversight provide agencies with greater visibility and readiness, helping officers stay safer while serving the community off-duty
Case 5: China Grove Police Officer Arrested for Allegedly Falsifying Work Permits.
A Texas police lieutenant was arrested for allegedly falsifying off-shift employment work permits without the department’s chief’s knowledge. This incident exemplifies how off-duty employment can be exploited through document fraud, undermining departmental integrity and accountability.
Solution Highlight: Off Duty Management minimizes the risk of falsified approvals by centralizing and verifying all off-duty job requests through a secure, compliant platform. With built-in oversight and transparent workflows, agencies maintain complete control and accountability over every assignment.
Conclusion
These cases are more than headlines – they provide essential intelligence for law enforcement leadership, revealing how robust oversight of off-duty employment is fundamental to maintaining operational integrity and protecting both officers and the communities they serve. Whether it’s financial misconduct, physical danger, lack of liability coverage, or administrative fraud, the consequences can be severe for both officers and their departments.
Off Duty Management offers a comprehensive, proactive approach to mitigate these risks. With tools like OfficerTRAK®, innovative technology, and 24/7 customer service, agencies gain complete visibility, officers receive critical protection, and communities benefit from safer, more accountable policing—on and off the clock.
For more details on how Off Duty Management can meet your off-duty security needs, visit our Complete Solution page.