ary tae UC CINCINNATI Case #: 19-30-IA, University of Cincinnati Police Division 1A/Complaint Investigation Employee Finding Notification Report Name of Employee: P.O. Andrew Mueller Date: January 16, 2020 ‘The purpose of this report is to notify you of the results of Subsequent Findings: Phone Harassment This finding would be in violation of: UCPD Policy 4.1.101 — Employee Conduct and Discipline, Section 7(a) ‘The result of this subsequent findings will include: 1. Written Reprimand 2. Entry into GTS 3. Other related services IF you have any questions or copgems, please contact me. Me. Maris Herold, Police Chief University of Cincinnati Police UCPD Complaint Form 15 GUNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI NOTICE OF WRITTEN REPRIMAND To: Andrew Mueller Date: 1/16/2020 You are hereby officially reprimanded for the following reason(s): aes that on December 12, 2019, you harassed her by ing her prone matupte times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door after being advised not to do so. Officer Mueller, your actions are in violation of UCPD Policy 4.1.101- Employee Conduct and Discipline, Section 7(a)—Unbecoming Conduct, which states in part: Section 7. Unbecoming Conduct a. Employees shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in a manner, which is in keeping with the highest standards of the public safety profession. It has also been recommended as part of the discipline, to receive counselling from the University of Cincinnati's Employee Assistance Program. Future violations may result in additional disciplinary action up to and including termination. Date:__ (//G/0-0 Wb 22 (lf Employee fails to sign, have witness to receipt sign line below) Employee Signature: Supervisor Signature: Employee signature witnessing receipt Date O1-[6~9.0Police Division tC Department of Public Safety University of sdwarde Ce CINCINNATI Posts Cincinnati, OH 45221-0215 INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE DATE: January 13, 2020 To: Maris Herold, Chief of Police From: _ Jeff Thompson, Captain ~ Standards and Strategic Development Commander Re: 19-301 :lleged that on December 12, 2019, Officer Andrew Mueller, Badge #182, ther phone multiple times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door after being advised not to do so. Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained through the investigation by Lieutenant Chris Elliott, which includes Uber receipts and interviews of IMIR Sergeant Ronald Owens (Butler County Sheriff's Office), and Officer Muelier’s own admission, I recommend this complaint be closed SUSTAINED. Officer Andrew Mueller’s actions are in violation of UCPD Policy 4.1.101 — Employee Conduct and Discipline, Section 7(¢), Unbecoming Conduct, which states in part: a, Employees shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in a manner, which is in keeping with the highest standards of the public safety profession, Irecommend Officer Mueller receive a “Written Reprimand” to be entered into Guardian Tracking for violating the above policy and receive counseling from the University of Cincinnati's Employee Assistance Program, mt QShomgen "90 LISD Lr em, KeyH ThAe Free SKE 07 fret, mit NC ips[rxo LUCPD intemal Correspondence Memo Form S Page 1of 1 Rev 4.17 Ad Recon OF TPe.University AC UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI POLICE. CINCINNATI Internal Investigation/Complaint Form —. Case #: 19-30-1A Investigative Notes and Summary: Allegation ME alle ge< that Officer Andrew Mueller, Badge #182, harassed her by calling her phone multiple times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door aiter being advised not to do so. SR wit.-s: On December 16, 2019, lieutenant Chris Elliott, Badge #133, interviewed [I did not want the interview to be audio recorded. 7 and Pollce Officer Andrew Mueller, Badge #182, had been in an off and on relationship for the past four years and had recently broken up in the last month or so. Officer Mueller had called her 14 times on December 12, 2019, between the time frame of 2048 hours and 2051 hours He called her 16 more times between 2055 hours and 2255 hours. MN did not answer any of these calls. Officer Mueller also texted her multiple times. Her text messages to Officer Mueller indicated for him to stop attempting to contact her and not to come to her house or she would call the police. Her text messages also stated for him to leave her alone. Officer Mueller did arrive at her house, knocked on the door, and ring the doorbell multiple tines. [ENT id not make contact with Officer Mueller but she did call 911 once he arrived at her house. Officer Mueller left her residence before the police arrived and she never ‘opened the door. Officer Mueller made no threats and she wants no action taken including filing a telecommunications harassment report with the Butler County Sheriff's Office. ‘Sergeant Ronald Owens, Badge #1223, Butler County Sheriff's Office On December 16", 2019, Lieutenant Chris Elliott interviewed Sergeant Ronald Owens from the Butler County Sheriff's Office. On December 12, 2019, EEF ontacted the Butler County Sheriff's office to report that Officer Mueller was at her residence without her permission and she wanted him to leave. Officer Mueller had alreaidy left the premises prior to the deputies’ arrival; they were not able to make contact with him, [mM notified the deputies of the text messages and phone calls as well, but she refused to file a criminal complaint. Butler County Deputies completed an information report for a “Domestic Dispute.” Police Officer Andrew Mueller, Badge #182 ‘On December 19, 2019, Lieutenant Elliott interviewed Officer Mueller. Officer Mueller’s account of the incident is consistent with JINN account, Officer Mueller did attempt to call NN sbout 30 times and that she did text message him to leave her alone and not come to her residence. He also indicated that he did go to her residence and attempted to make contact. Officer Mueller admitted to consuming alcohol that night and that he used Uber “UCPD Internal investigation/Complaint Report Form 15E Page 1 Rev12.19University € UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI POLICE CINCINNATI Internal Investigation/Complaint Form service for transportation. Officer Mueller denied having his firearm with him during this incident. Investigation Arreceipt of the Uber transaction was provided by Office Mueller. Google mapping was conducted and the Uber transportation and mapping does coincide with the timeline. Conclusion All evidence and interviews, including Officer Mueller’s admission, are consistent with the allegation. Investigating Officer shall forward this report to the Standards & Strategic Development Section Commander upon completion. Related Documentation: C1 Video Ei Audio Bal Photographs Bi Other: Photos of emails, text messages, and phone records. Investigating Officer: Lieutenant Chris Elliott, Badge #133 Date: 12/19/2019 CPD internal investigation/Complaint Report Form SE Page 2 Rev 12.19‘| Department of Public Safety University aC Police Division niversity 0 ‘Three Edwards Center CINCINNATI PO 210215 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0215 INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE DATE: January 13, 2020 To: Maris Herold, Chief of Police From: Jeff Thompson, Captain — Standards and Strategic Development Commander Re: 19-30-TA_ Allegation: a ‘that on December 12, 2019, Officer Andrew Mueller, Badge #182, harassed her by calling her phone multiple times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door after being advised not to do so, Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained through the investigation by Lieutenant Chris Elliott, which includes Uber receipts and interviews of (RR Sergeant Ronald Owens (Butler County Sheriff's Office), and Officer Mueller’s own admission, I recommend this complaint be closed. SUSTAINED. Officer Mueller’s actions constitute a violation of the Ohio Revised Code Section 2917.21 A (1) ‘Telecommunications Harassment which states, in part: 2917.21 Telecommunications harassment. (A) No person shall knowingly make or cause to be made a telecommunication, or knowingly permit a telecommunication to be made from a telecommunications device under the person's control, to another, if the caller does any of the following: (1) Makes the telecommunication with purpose to harass, intimidate, or abuse any person at the premises to which the telecommunication is made, whether or not actual communication takes place between the caller and a recipient Officer Mucller’s actions also constitutes a violation of the Ohio revised Code Section 2911.21 A (3) Criminal Trespass which states, in part: 2911.21 Criminal trespass. (A) No person, without privilege to do so, shall do any of the following: (3) Recklessly enter or remain on the land or premises of another, as to which notice against ‘unauthorized access or presence is given by actual communication to the offender, or in a manner prescribed by law, or by posting in a manner reasonably calculated to come to the attention of potential intruders, or by fencing or other enclosure manifestly designed to restrict access UCPO Internal Correspondence Memo Form 5 Pagelof2 Reva.Department of Public Safety iC Police Division University of ‘Three Edwards Center CINCINNATI PO 210215 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0215 Officer Andrew Mueller’s actions are in violation of UCPD Policy 4.1.101 — Employee Conduct and Discipline, Section 17, Conformance to Laws, which states in part: Section 17. Conformance to Laws a. Employees shall obey ali laws of the United States and of any state and local jurisdiction in which they may be present. Employees shall obey all applicable administrative regulations promulgated pursuant to local, state, or federal law. 2. 1 through 4" degree misdemeanor traffic law or criminal law conviction. Officer Mueller was the subject of at internal investigation’ in June, 2019. As a result of Officer ‘Mueller’s action on June 20, 2019, Officer Mueller was found in violation of UCPD Policy 4.1.101 Section 17. Conformance to Laws. He was subsequently given a five-day suspension without pay and removed from a specialty assignment. Both of these incidents have shown that Officer Mueller has a propensity for poor decision making while consuming intoxicating beverages. Given consideration that this is the second such incident within the past six-month period, I recommend Office Mueller attend a fitness for duty evaluation to be conducted by a department appointed licensed clinician that specializes in law enforcement and fitness for duty. Additionally, if the clinician determines that further treatment or evaluation is recommended, he shall attend all such ‘treatments, evaluations, appointments, etc. until the clinician deems them no longer required. Furthermore, in accordance with UCPD Policy 4.1.101 — Employee Conduet and Discipline, I recommend Officer Andrew Mueller be scheduled for an Administrative Hearing, LUCPD Internal Investigetion Case 19-15-14 —On June 20, 2019, Officer Andrew Mueller possessed « firearm ina beer liquor premises, namely the “Corner Pub’, while consuming an intoxicating liquor while in the City of Montgomery, Obio. ‘The Montgomery Police Department opened a criminal case on Officer Mueller but decided not to pursue criminal charges ‘on Officer Muelier and closed the investigation UCPD internal Correspondence Memo Form 5 Page 2 of2 “Rev 4.17Department of Public Safety CC Police Division University of Three Edwards Center CINCINNATI Pozto2t Cincinnati, OH 45221-0215 INTERNAL CORRESPONDENCE DATE: January 13, 2020 To: Maris Herold, Chief of Police From: Jeff’ Thompson, Captain — Standards and Strategic Development Commander Re: 19-30-IA Allegation: alleged that on December 12, 2019, Officer Andrew Mueller, Badge #182, ‘harassed her by calling her phone multiple times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door after being advised not to do so. Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained through the investigation by Lieutenant Chris Elliott, which includes Uber receipts and interviews of (EES ergeant Ronald Owens (Butler County Sheriff's Office), and Officer Mueller’s own admission, I recommend this complaint be closed SUSTAINED. Officer Andrew Mueller’s actions are in violation of UCPD Policy 4.1.101 — Employee Conduct and Discipline, Section 7(a), Unbecoming Conduct, which states in part: a. Employees shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in a manner, which is in keeping with the highest standards of the public safety profession. recommend Officer Mueller receive a “Written Reprimand” to be entered into Guardian Tracking for violating the above policy and receive counseling from the University of Cincinnati’s Employee Assistance Program, JT LUCPD Internal Correspondence Memo Forms ——-Page Lof 1 Rev 4.17UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI NOTICE OF WRITTEN REPRIMAND To: Andrew Mueller Date: 1/16/2020 You are hereby officially reprimanded for the following reason(s): alleged that on December 12, 2019, you harassed her by ‘calling her phone multiple times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door after being advised not to do so. Officer Mueller, your actions are in violation of UCPD Policy 4.1.101- Employee Conduct and Discipline, Section 7(a)—Unbecoming Conduct, which states in part: Section 7. Unbecoming Conduct a. Employees shall conduct themselves at all times, both on and off duty, in a manner, which is in keeping with the highest standards of the public safety profession. It has also been recommended as part of the discipline, to receive counselling from the University of Cincinnati's Employee Assistance Program. Future violations may result in additional disciplinary action up to and including termination. 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CINCINNATI Internal Investigation Checklist Form Case #: 19-30-IA To Be Completed by Assistant Police Chief or Designee Assigned to Employee Supervisor: Assigned to Internal Investigations: Lt. Chris Elliott Date Complaint Received: 12/13/2019 Date Entered into Internal Investigations Log: 12/16/2019 By: Date Chief Notified of Complaint: 12/13/2019 Complaint Assigned To: Date: 12/16/2019 Due Date Assigned: 1/16/2020 To Be Completed by Assigned Investigating Officer Employee Notified of Complaint: 182-Officer Andrew Mueller Employee Notified of Complaint: Employee Notified of Complaint: Method of Notification: Employee Provided “Internal Investigations Employee Complaint Notification”, Form C on Date: 12/16/2019 Date of investigation Update to: UCPD internal Investigation Checklist Form 158 Page 1 Rev 10.19omer el UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI POLICE CINCINNATI Internal Investigation Checklist Form Complainant(s) Employee(s) Contact Made By: C1] Telephone C1 Letter 1] Email 0 Other Date of Extension Request: Extended Due Date: Investigation Completion Date: Notification to Complainant Made By: Date: Method of Notification: Date Investigation and Disposition Entered Into Guardian Tracking: Entered By: Case Closed/Log Book Completion Date: Letter Sent to Employee(s) Date: CPD Internal investigation ChecKlst Form 158 Page 2 Rev 10.19University i UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI POLICE CINCINNATI Internal Investigations Employee Complaint Notification Case #: 19-30-IA Employee: 182-Officer Andrew Mueller Date: 12/19/2019 Allegation: EEE alleged Officer Mueller harassed her by calling her phone approximately 30 times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door. Information: please be advised that a complaint has been filed with the department and has been forwarded to the assigned investigator for investigation. Internal Investigation “Notice” I wish to advise you that you are being questioned as part of an official internal investigation by the University of Cincinnati Police Department. You will be asked questions specifically directed and related to the performance of your official duties or fitness for office. You are entitled to all the rights and privileges guaranteed by the laws and the Constitution of this state and the Constitution of the United States, including the right to be accompanied, represented and advised by an attorney and/or a Union representative during this interview. | further with to advise you that if you refuse to testify or to truthfully answer questions relating to the performance of your official duties or fitness for duty, you will be subject to departmental charges that could result in your dismissal form this agency. If you do answer, neither your statements nor any information or evidence that is gained by reason of such statements can be used against you in any subsequent criminal proceeding. However, these statements may be used against you in relation to subsequent departmental charges. Notification Advised By: Employee Signature Date: Z. 7, Ll // Rafralrera Witness Signature: Date: ws fa-14 19 UcPD Internal Investigation Employee Complaint Notification Form 15C Page 1 Rev 20.19University € UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI POLICE CINCINNATI Internal Investigations Employee Complaint Notification Case #: 19-30-IA Employee: 182-Officer Andrew Mueller Date: 12/16/2019 Allegation EEE clieged Officer Mueller harassed her by calling her phone approximately 30 times and coming over to her house and pounding on the front door. Information: please be advised that a complaint has been filed with the department and has been forwarded to the assigned investigator for investigation. Internal Investigation “Notice” ‘wish to advise you that you are being questioned as part of an official internal investigation by the University of Cincinnati Police Department. You will be asked questions specifically directed and related to the performance of your official duties or fitness for office. You are entitled to all the rights and privileges guaranteed by the laws and the Constitution of this state and the Constitution of the United States, including the right to be accompanied, represented and advised by an attorney and/or @ Union representative during this interview. 1 further with to advise you that if you refuse to testify or to truthfully answer questions relating to the performance of your official duties or fitness for duty, you will be subject to departmental charges that could result in your dismissal form this agency. if you do answer, neither your ‘Statements nor any information or evidence that is gained by reason of such statements can be used against you in any subsequent criminal proceeding. However, these statements may be used against you in relation to subsequent departmental charges. Notification Advised By: Employee Signature: Date: (2(e/2019 x Witness Signature: Date: 11. Zora Lo ‘UcPD internal investigation Employee Complaint Notification Form 15C Page 1 Rev 10.19University € UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI POLICE CINCINNATI Waiver or Non-Waiver of Union Representation Form Case #:19-30-IA ‘Waiver of Union Representation |, , having been advised of my rights to Union representation, do herby fully waive all rights to Union representation, and agree to hold the Union harmless for any results that occur. Signed: Date: OR Non-Waiver of Union Representation J, Andrew Mueller, do not waive my Union representation. Date: 12/19/2019 Signe LOU Date: 12/19/2019 UGPD Waiver or Now Waiver oF Union ep. Fomm 150 Page t fevi033Incident Report 3/30/2020 University of Cincinnati Department of Public Safety Internal Investigation For: Police Officer Mueller, Andrew Occurred: 12/12/2019 ) By: “Thompson, Jerrey [NNN = Entered: 1/21/2020 Incident #: 19-30-IA Complaint Disposition: Sustained Complaint Sustained © cuardianttacking Page: 1 of 1