Police Officers Suspended

The Marco Island Police Department has conducted an administrative review that has resulted in the suspension of three officers. Sergeant Mark Haueter, Captain John Wallace and Reserve Officer Ed d’Alesandro were disciplined after attempting to misinform the Department that Sergeant Haueter participated in a firearms qualifications exercise on February 22, 2023, when, in fact, he did not. The discrepancy was discovered on February 24, as a result of the Department’s internal controls. After an administrative inquiry and admission, all three officers agreed to forgo a formal investigation and accept disciplinary measures, including a 160-hour suspension without pay, a two-year last chance agreement and mandatory training.

Police Chief Tracy Frazzano acknowledged that the action of these three officers falls short of meeting the values of the Marco Island Police Department. Accountability requires that consequences ensue from their lapse of professional judgment, and fairness requires that those consequences reflect the totality of the circumstances. The Marco Island Police Department recognizes the importance of preserving trust within the department and will continue to have safeguard systems in place for checks and balances.