The Texas Monitor

Allegations that an officer changed dates and times on traffic tickets has led to suspension of a federal grant that helps police enforce traffic laws in San Antonio.

The San Antonio police officer is under investigation for allegedly making such changes in his tickets, written as part of a state traffic enforcement program, KENS reported. The program uses federal funds to pay overtime for officers working traffic enforcement, but it requires that officers make a minimum number of traffic stops per hour.

Police Chief William McManus told the TV station on Wednesday that a routine audit of department records uncovered the irregularities. The officer, who hasn’t been named, is accused of changing dates and hours on tickets to make it appear he was meeting the required minimum of activity.

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