STATEMENT OF CHARGES AGAINST SHANE ROPER ‘A MEMBER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Lt. Colonel Rochelle Schrofer, as Assistant Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol, files with the Commissioner of Public Safety, State of Minnesota, the following Statement of Charges against Trp. Shane Roper (badge number 502), a member of the Minnesota State Patrol, who she believes is guilty of: Violations of General Orders: + 0210-029, Conduct - Sworn Members ‘© VI. Performance of Duty - Sworn members of the State Patrol are expected to fulfil their obligations to the citizens of the state of Minnesota by performing their duties to the best of their ability. ‘+ 13-30-04, Patrol Unit Operation and Maintenance © Il. Operation, D, State Patrol personnel shall not operate on duty or off duty any State Patrol unit in a careless or reckless manner. + 12-20-01, Patrolling, Parking, Methods of Speed Enforcement. © ILA. All members who operate department vehicles shall demonstrate exemplary driving behavior. Circumstances related to the above allegations are as follows: On February 16, 2019, Trp. Shane Roper crashed into another state unit while responding to a call for assistance resulting in extensive damage to both state units and injury to the driver of the other unit. Trp. Roper failed to operate his State Patrol unit in a manner consistent with State Patrol policy. Dated: March 27, 2019 Assistant ChiefDepartment of Public Safety STATE OF MINNESOTA State Patrol Division ‘OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: April 2, 2019 To: Trp. Shane Roper District 2100 FROM: Captain Mark Holm Commander, District 2160 PHONE: 507-923-2051 SUBJECT: LETTER OF REPRIMAND This memo shall serve as a written reprimand for the one vehicle state unit crash you were involved in on February 16, 2019. Your actions constituted violations of General Orders 10- 029, Vi,, Conduct - Sworn Members, 30-004, IL.D., Patrol Unit, Operation and Maintenance, and 20-011, 1LA., Patrolling and Parking, as outlined in the Statement of Charges dated March 27, 2013. Per Article 15, Section 1, of the MLEA Work Agreement, a copy of this letter of reprimand will bbe placed in your Human Resources personnel file. Provided no further disciplinary action is taken against you for a period of two years from the date of this letter, you may request in writing that it be removed from your file, Be advised that any same or similar conduct may result in further disciplinary action. This written reprimand may be appealed pursuant to grievance procedures set forth in Article 16 of the work agreement. cc: Lt. Colonel Schrofer Major Sokot Trp. Deliwo Lynn Mueller Jodean Thronson Julie BeverSTATEMENT OF CHARGES AGAINST SHANE ROPER ‘A MEMBER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE PATROL. Ut. Colonel Rochelle Schrofer, as Assistant Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol, files with the Commissioner of Public Safety, State of Minnesota, the following Statement of Charges against ‘Trp. Shane Roper (badge number 502), a member of the Minnesota State Patrol, who she believes Is guilty of: Violations of General Orders: + 02-10-029 Conduct - Sworn Members ‘© Vi. Sworn members of the State Patrol are expected to fulfil thetr obligations to the citizens of the state of Minnesota by performing thelr duties to the best of their ability. + 13-30-004 Patro! Unit, Operation and Maintenance © MD. State Patrol personne! shall not operate, on-duty or off-duty, any State Patrol unit ina careless or reckless manner, + 12-20-01 Patrolling and Parking © ILA. All members who operate department vehicles shall demonstrate exemplary driving behavior, Circumstances related to the above allegations are as follows: On May 22, 2021 at approximately 1826 hours, Trp, Shane Roper was assigned to routine patrol duties in the 2150 station (Rochester). While on routine patrol, Trp. Roper was involved in traffic crash with another motorist resulting in property damage to both the patrol unit and the other involvedvehicle, ‘The results of the investigation showed that Trp. Roper was on routine patrol duties and was not responding to any call for service or in pursult of an actual/suspected violator. His vehicle's emergency lights/siren were not active. Stop signs are posted on both the right and left sides of the roadway with no observed visibility obstructions. A stop ahead sign was posted approximately 400 feet prior to the stop signs. Trp. Roper entered the intersection, falling to yield the right of way toa {eft turning motorist, and struck the left rear of the other vehicle, Trp, Ropers statement during the investigation indicated he id not recall seeing the stop sign nor did he recall any events that led up to the crash. Hls conduct isin violation of policy and does not reflect the core values of the State Patrol, Dated: January 6, 2022 Ut. Colonel Rochelle A. S Assistant ChiefDepartment of Public Safety STATE OF MINNESOTA State Patrol Division OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: January 18, 2022 To: ‘Trp. Shane Roper District 2100 FROM: Lt. Colonel Rochelle Schrofer $25 Assistant Chief PHONE: 651-201-7113 SUBJECT: DISCIPLINARY ACTION This is to inform you of my decision to take disciplinary action against you in the form of a one day (8 hour) suspension for violations of General Orders as outlined in the Statement of Charges dated January 6, 2022, ‘The suspension will be reflected by an eight (8) hour deduction from your vacation bank. This action may be appealed pursuant to the grievance procedures set forth In Article 16 of the labor agreement between the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association and the State of Minnesota. Major Huet! Captain Bogojevie Set. LeDoux Lynn Mueller Annie Porbeni Kate Rios Jason GobleFormal Complaint Filed 01/32/2022 STATEMENT OF CHARGES AGAINST SHANE ROPER AMEMBER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE PATROL Lt, Colonel Rochelle Schrofer, as Assistant Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol, files with the Commissioner of Public Safety, State of Minnesota, the following Statement of Charges against Trp, Shane Roper #502, a member of the Minnesota State Patrol, who she believes isguilty of: Violations of General Orders: + 12-20-011 Patrolling and Parking © ILA. All members who operate department vehicles shall demonstrate exemplary driving behavior. * 14-40-0121 Mobile Data Computer (MOC) © VILB. Field Events Circumstances related to the above allegations are as follows: (On December 29, 2021 at about 1727 hours, Trp. Shane Roper was responding to assist the Dodge County Sheriff's Office with serving an order for protection when he struck @ deer in the roadway causing damage to his patrol unit. The investigation supports the following findings: Roper reported that while on a phone conversation with Sgt. Steph French of the Dodge County Sheriff’ Office, Set. French received a call over her radio of a female who was causing self-harm ‘and asked him if he was available to come and assist. He responded to St. French’s request for, assistance without notifying State Patrol dispatch or creating a CAD event as required by policy. Roper traveled at speeds in excess of the posted 5S mph speed limit, without the use of ‘emergency lights or sirens, on an ice/snow-packed roadway. GPS indicates he was traveling at 77 mph (22 mph over posted speed limit) within the minute prior to the crash, Trp. Roper’s conduct is in violation of policy and does not reflect the core values of the State Patrol. Dated: March 31, 2022 ef LAS. Ut Colonel Rochelle A. Assistant Chief ferDepartment of Public Safety STATE OF MINNESOTA State Patrol Division OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: April 20, 2022 To: Tep. Shane Roper District 2100 FROM: Lt. Colonel Rochelle Schrofer RS) Assistant Chief PHONE: 651-201-7113 SUBJECT: LETTER OF REPRIMAND. This memo shall serve as a written reprimand for violations of General Orders as a result of your actions as outlined in the Statement of Charges dated March 31, 2022, Per Article 25, Section 1, of the MLEA Work Agreement, a copy of this letter of reprimand will be placed in your Human Resources personnel file. Provided no further disciplinary action is. taken against you for a period of two years from the date of this letter, you may make a written request to Human Resources that it be removed from your file. Be advised that any same or similar conduct may result in further disciplinary action ‘This written reprimand may be appealed pursuant to grievance procedures set forth in Article 16 of the work agreement. cc: Major Huett! Captain Bogojevic Sgt. LeDoux Lynn Mueller Kate Rios Jewel VangFormal Complaint Filed 05/05/2023 STATEMENT OF CHARGES AGAINST SHANE ROPER 'AMEMBER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE PATROL. Ut, Colonel Christina Bogojevic, as Assistant Chief of the Minnesota State Patrol, files with the Commissioner of Public Safety, State of Minnesota, the following Statement of Charges against Trp. Shane Roper #502, amember of the Minnesota State Patrol, who she believes Is guilty of: Violations of General Orders: + 12-20-011 Patrolling and Parking. ‘+ 08-20-033 Emergency Vehicle Operations Circumstances related to the above allegations are as follows: On April 10th, 2023, at approximately 1736 hours, Trooper Shane Roper was assigned to routine patrol duties in the 2150 (Rochester) station. He was stationary on the 6th street on ramp to Hwy $2 $B when he observed a speeding vehicle. Trooper Roper accelerated to a high rate of speed to catch the speeding, vehicle. The suspect vehicle exited to 16th street. His squad video camera activated as a result of the speed sensor (speed above 90 mph). Trooper Roper followed the vehicle onto the exit ramp. Trooper Roper was visually traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control of his patrol car, left the roadway to the left, and struck a cable median barrier with the left side of the squad, No emergency lights or siren were activated at the time of the crash. ‘The investigation supports the following: ‘+ Trooper Shane Roper was working Lidar on the 6 Street ramp (observing southbound traffic} He observed a speeding vehicle, and intended to conduct a traffic stop. The subject vehicle continued in the left lane until it approached the 16" Street exit, moved to the right, and exited onto the 16" Street ramp. Trooper Roper was also in the left lane at a fast speed, When the vehicle exited to 16" Street, Trooper Roper cut across all lanes of traffic, attempting to decelerate. Trooper Roper entered the clover leaf-like ramp and lost control. Trooper Roper stated that there was “brake fade" as he entered the ramp. Under General Order 12-20-011, Patrolling and Parking, Troopers are expected to operate department vehicles with exemplary driving behavior. Trooper Ropers excessive speed inhibited the abillty to safely exit the highway. Under General Order 08-20-033, Emergency Vehicle Operations, whlle on emergency runs atleast one lighted red light to the front of the State Patrol unit must be activated, Trooper Roper was attempting to catch up to a violator at a speed much greater than the posted speed of 60 mph, neglecting to alert the ‘motoring public. Trooper Shane Roper’s conduct isin violation of policy and is inconsistent with the core values of the State Patrol, Date : June 13, 2023 Ramey Lt. Colonel Christina Bogoje Assistant ChiefDepartment of Public Safety ‘STATE OF MINNESOTA ‘State Patrol Division OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: June 26, 2023 To: Trp. Shane Roper #502 District 2100 FROM: Lt. Colonel Christina Bogojevic OR” Assistant Chief PHONE: 651-201-7113, SUBJECT: _ DISCIPLINARY ACTION ~ NOTICE OF SUSPENSION ~ FORMAL COMPLAINT FILED 05/05/2023 This is to inform you of my decision to take disciplinary action against you in the form of a one day (8 hours) unpald suspension for violations of General Orders as outlined in the Statement of Charges dated June 13, 2023, ‘The dates of the suspension will be Tuesday, July 18, 2023. This action may be appealed pursuant to the grievance procedures set forth in Article 16 of the labor agreement between the Minnesota Law Enforcement Association and the State of Minnesota. cc: Major Huett! Captain Buck Sgt. LeDoux Lynn Mueller Kate Rios ‘Angela Longworth