Watch CBS News

San Jose Police Officer Leaks Photo Of Mayor Reed's Traffic Ticket

SAN JOSE (CBS / AP) -- A police chief has scolded his officers for the Internet posting of a photograph of a traffic citation given to San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed.

Chief Chris Moore said Wednesday he's launching an internal investigation into who in his department leaked a photograph.

The San Jose Mercury News said Reed was driving his blue Toyota Prius to City Hall when he was pulled over for allegedly failing to signal a turn.

A short time later, an officer took a photo of the citation and it was posted on a social media website.

In a department memo, Moore issued a stern warning to officers that such conduct violates department policy.

Reed has been at odds with the San Jose Police Officers' Association and other unions for a June ballot measure to pare city worker pensions. Voters overwhelmingly approved the measure and the officers' union is suing to block its provisions.

(Copyright 2012 by CBS San Francisco. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.