Los Angeles Department of Transportation suspends traffic officers accused of filming porn while on duty
Employees on paid administrative leave
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—The Los Angeles Department of Transportation said today it is investigating allegations that two of its employees were involved in filming a porn movie, now circulating online, while on duty.
The department placed the two employees on paid administrative leave.
"The Department of Transportation does not condone or tolerate unacceptable or inappropriate behavior from any of our employees,'' said LADOT General Manager Amir Sedadi.
"The allegations involving these two individuals in no way should be taken as representative of the nearly 600 professional Parking Enforcement and Traffic Control Officers in the department.''
Sedadi said that once the investigation is completed, the department will take the necessary disciplinary action.
The film, first reported by NBC4, reportedly depicts two uniformed, on-duty LADOT traffic officers interacting with a porn actress. One of the workers allegedly spanks and fondles her and another allows her into a city vehicle where she fondles herself, according to the station.
NBC4 plans to air a report on its investigation on its 11 p.m. newscast.
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