A former Parker police sergeant pleaded guilty to charges related to sexual misconduct this week after investigators said he had explicit conversations with a person on a ride-along, inappropriately patted them down and had sex with another person in his patrol car, according to court records.
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A Douglas County grand jury indicted Troy Brienzo, 32, on seven felony and misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual conduct, unlawful sexual contact and official misconduct earlier this year.
He resigned from the Parker Police Department in February after he was put on administrative leave for allegedly violating town and agency policies, including those related to sexual harassment and a youth career program.
Brienzo on Monday pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual conduct by a peace officer, a felony, and official misconduct, a misdemeanor, according to court records. Prosecutors dismissed a second unlawful sexual conduct charge and five misdemeanors as part of the plea deal.
In a statement, Parker Police Chief Jim Tsurapas said what happened represents a serious betrayal of public trust.
“No one is above the law, especially those entrusted with the authority to serve and protect our community,” he said. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to accountability, transparency and upholding the highest ethical standards expected of every member of this department.”
Brienzo is set to be sentenced on Oct. 6. His attorney could not be immediately reached for comment.
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