You can trust cops to be honest? Sure? Original Article Nov 12, 3:16 AM EST Police officers union fined for violating campaign finance laws TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- The union representing Tucson police officers has been fined $9,500 for violating campaign finance laws in its attempt to defeat Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik last year. An investigation by the Yuma County Attorney's Office found that the political action committee of the Tucson Police Officers' Association failed to provide timely notice of campaign-related expenses, register as a political organization in Pima County and file campaign finance reports. The union was ordered to pay the Pima County Division of Elections $900 in late fees for the campaign finance reports and $8,618 in civil penalties. Dupnik, a Democrat, easily won a seventh term with 55 percent of the vote. The inquiry into the union's campaign contributions was conducted by the Yuma County Attorney's Office to avoid any potential conflict of interest.