Original Article Cops who quit shirked duty Both admit to lying about whereabouts Holly Johnson The Arizona Republic Nov. 2, 2004 12:00 AM SCOTTSDALE - Two officers involved in a Scottsdale police investigation admitted to regularly lying about where they were and leaving other officers in a lurch for backup. One of the officers also admitted to having sex at least six times while on duty, according to documents obtained by the Scottsdale Republic. Investigators relied on careful scrutiny of call logs as well as surveillance by the department's internal affairs unit to nab the officers, both of whom worked in police District 1, which covers the area from McKellips to Camelback roads. Officer David Kiss, a 13-year veteran, resigned nearly two weeks ago, Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell said. Officer Patricia McCormack resigned Friday. Another officer is under investigation but is currently out of the country, city officials said. A review of Kiss' call logs from June 15 to Sept. 2 revealed he regularly lied about where he was and what he was doing. Surveillance over a three-day period showed Kiss: Lied about two calls on Sept. 8 and failed to respond as backup for an assault call two miles away. Instead he stood and talked to McCormack for nearly 25 minutes. Failed to respond to an assault call Sept. 10. Lied about visiting several locations on Sept. 14. Kiss told investigators he falsified logs for the last two years, a measure he deemed as "survival" so he wouldn't get bogged down with "lame details." Kiss also admitted to having sex at least six times while on duty, including once at the department's Beat 3 office with a woman who rode along with him on a patrol shift. McCormack also admitted in interviews that she deliberately falsified call logs and created bogus calls so she didn't have to assist other officers. McCormack "was observed on two different dates ignoring requests for officer backups when she was available or could have made herself available to assist," the investigators' report said. Furthermore, McCormack "failed to perform her duties on a regular basis by purposely avoiding radio calls." Kiss accused his supervisor, Sgt. Dan DuBois, a 20-year veteran, of being "completely oblivious" to his behavior, which he claims is rampant in his District 1 squad. McCormack said Dubois did not question her actions. Investigators indicated DuBois should have checked into the reports and calls Kiss and McCormack logged daily. DuBois was "visibly shocked and upset" by his squad's misconduct and said he was often "too busy to be aware of everything," according to investigators. DuBois supervised eight officers, three police aides and two volunteers. "They have been scamming me all along," DuBois told investigators. DuBois was demoted and chose to retire. Lt. Steve Yturralde, who supervised DuBois, told investigators he was trying to encourage DuBois to be a more effective supervisor. Though initially unaware of the officers' activity, Yturralde took some responsibility for their actions. Yturralde is still with the department, city spokesman Mike Phillips said. It is unknown if Yturralde will face disciplinary action. "We're too professional to tolerate this type of behavior," Rodbell said last week. Reach the reporter at holly.johnson@scottsdale republic.com or (602) 444-6849.