ORDER

2022-146-POST · Peace Officers Standards and Training · 2024-09-26

IN THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS

In the Matter of the Hearing Regarding

the Peace Officer Certification of:

Tomas J. Montoya,

Respondent.

No. 2022-146-POST

ORDER MODIFYING DECISION

The Tribunal has reviewed the Motion for Modification of ALJ Decision and the Response thereto. Good cause appearing;

IT IS ORDERED replacing paragraphs 5 and 6 with the following language:

5. The Stipulated Findings of Fact stated above constitute grounds to discipline Respondent’s peace officer certification under A.A.C. R13-4-09(A)(7) and A(12) (“Engaging in conduct or pattern of conduct that tends to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession”).

6. However, based upon the testimony provided as well as the letters in Exhibit 7, the tribunal believes that Deputy Montoya has proven himself to be a valuable asset to not only the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office, but to the Greenlee County community as well. Further, Deputy Montoya has already served a significant suspension, as well as the embarrassment from the community, and has learned and grown from this incident.

Done this day, September 26, 2024.

/s/ Adam D. Stone

Administrative Law Judge

Transmitted by either mail, e-mail, or facsimile to:

Matt Giordano

Director

Peace Officers Standards and Training

Mark Brachtl

[email redacted]

Steven J. Serbalik PLC

[email redacted]

By: OAH Staff