JUPITER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Inter-Office Memorandum
DATE: January 11, 2017
TO: Chief Frank Kitzerow
FROM: — Major Adam Hirsch
‘Summary of Internal Affairs Investigation 2016-003
Sergeant Jason Vansteenburgh
Sergeant Amy Walling
Complainant; Chief Frank Kitzerow
Investigators: Major Adam Hirseh
Major David B. England
August 26, 2016
Completed: January 11,2017
Allegations: On June 23, 2016, Sergeant Walling was interviewed as a subject officer
for Internal Affairs Investigation 2016-002. During the interview Sergeant
‘Walling reported that she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh
‘on March 29, 2016, while he was on-duty as a Jupiter Police Department
Sergeant, On November 10, 2016, Sergeant Walling was interviewed
again as a witness/eomplainant. During this interview Sergeant Walling
reported that she also performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh
while he was on on-duty as a Jupiter Police Sergeant on July 25, 2015, and
Sergeant Vansteenburgh videotaped the incident on Sergeant Walling’s
cellular telephone. Sergeant Walling produced a photograph that Sergeant
Vansteenburgh took of himself while working an extra duty SWAT detail
in April of 2015, In the photograph Sergeant Vansteenburgh is wearing an
authorized Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform with his penis
exposed through the zipper area of his uniform pants. While conducting
an interview of Jennifer Lunsford she stated that Sergeant Vansteenburgh
sent her a toxt message stating that he made mention of coming to the
Jupiter Police Department to “shoot the place up.” On December 14,
2016, while conducting the subject officer statement of Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh he produced a photograph of Sergeant Walling from a
couple of years ago weating a Jupiter Police Department Class “A”
sergeant uniform shirt with her breasts exposed.Date of Inciden
Location;
Evidence:
Sergeant Jason Vansteenburgh
1, General Order 1.4 (101) Conduct Unbecoming an
Officer/Employee
2, General Order 1.4 (108) Integrity
3, General Order 1.4 (153) Code of Ethics for Public Offices and
Employees
4, General Order 1.4 (311) Neglect of Duty
Sergeant Amy Walling
1, General Order 1.4 (101) Conduct Unbecoming an
Officer/Employee
2, Gouetal Order 1.4 (311) Neglect of Duty
3. General Order 1.4 (155) Duty to Report Misconduct
April 24, 2015, July 25, 2015, and March 29, 2016
‘Wyndham Harbourside 122 Soundings Avenue Jupiter, FL 33477
1. Notice of Internal Affairs Investigation Forms
2. Memorandum ditecting Intemal Affairs Investigation
3, Relieved of Law Enforcement Duty Forms
4, Attomey Letters
5, Jupiter Police Department General Orders
6, Investigative File Receipts
7. Gattity Rights Forms
8, Audio Recording of IA Interviews
A, Sergeant Amy Walling
B. Sergeant Jason Vansteenburgh
C. Officer Blizabeth Raleigh
D, Assistant Town Manager Loti Bonino
B, Jennifer Lunsford
9, Activity Reports for Sergeant Vansteenburgh for April 24, 2015, July
25, 215, and Match 29, 2016
10, Time Cards for Sergoant Vansteenburgh for April 24, 2015, July
25, 215, and March 29, 2016
11, Time Card for Sergeant Walling July 25, 2015
12. Time Card for Sergeant Hennessy July 25, 2015
13, Text Messages supplied by Sergeant Walling on July 22, 2016
14, Greeting card supplied by Sergeant Walling on July 22, 2016
15, Three voicemails supplied by Sergeant Walling on July 22, 2016
16, Text Messages supplied by Sergeant Walling on November 10, 2016
17, Memorandum supplied by Agent Hartington on November 9, 201618, Forensic Analysis Report by Agent Hacrington on November 18, 2016
19, Photograph supplied by Sergeant Walling on Novernber 10, 2016
20, Video supplied by Sergeant Wailing on November 10, 2016
21. Photographs on Wyndham hotel room #343
22. Photograph supplied by Sergeant Vansteenburgh on December 14,
2016
23. Interview with Sergeant Walling for Internal Affairs Case 2016-002
24, Photographs of Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s arm and hand
Summary of Incident:
On July 23, 2016, Sergeant Amy Walling was interviewed as a subject officer for Internal
Affairs Case # 2016-002. During the interview Sergeant Walling advised Major England end 1
that on Match 29, 2016, she performed oral sex on Sergeant Jason Vansteenburgh at his
residence while he was on-duty as a Jupiter Police Depariment Sergeant, On June 23, 2016,
Sergeant Walling reported that the only time she had sexual relations with Sergeant
‘Vensteenburgh while he was on-duty was on March 29, 2016. On November 10, 2016, Sergeant
‘Walling was interviewed again regarding the allegations she made on June 23, 2016, During the
interview with Sergeant Walling on November 10, 2016, she now reported that she also
performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh on July 25, 2015, which would make 2 second
time of performing oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on-duty as a Jupiter Police
Department Sergeant. On July 25, 2015, while Sergeant Walling was performing oral sex on
Sergeant Vansteenburgh, he retrieved her cellular telephone and videotaped 23 seconds of
Sergeant Walling performing oral sex on him. Sergeant Walling supplied Major England and La
copy of the video fiom July 25, 2015, along with a text message conversation between Sergeant
Walling and Sergeant Vansteenburgh.
On November 10,2016, Sergeant Walling supplied Major England and I photograph of Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh from April of 2015, On April 24, 2015, Sergeant Vansteenburgh was a team
leader of the Jupiter Police Department SWAT Team and was working a special SWAT detail
protecting a homicide suspect in room 343 at the Wyndham Hotel in Harbourside, On April 24,
2015, Amy Walling was a Jupiter Police Department Major assigned as the Commander of the
Criminal Investigation Section and SWAT Team Commander. While working the SWAT detail
Sergeant Vansteenburgh took a photograph of himself in the hotel room’s bathroom with his
penis exposed while weating « Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform, Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh sent the photograph to then Major Amy Walling by text message,
On December 14, 2016, Major England and I met with Sergeant Vansteenburgh to conduct @
subject officer interview of him regarding this internal affairs investigation. Prior to the
interview beginning Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s attomey Suzanna Scarborough provided Major
England and I three of the same photograph of Sergeant Walling, ‘The photograph was taken
approximately two years ago when Amy Walling was a Police Major and Commander of the
Criminal Investigations Section of the Jupiter Police Department. ‘The photograph shows Amy}
Walling wearing Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s Cless “A” uniform shist with the front of the shirt
wide open exposing her breasts. The photograph was taken at the Jupiter Police Department in
Amy Walling’s office in the Criminal Investigation Seotion,
Sergeant Amy Walling June 23, 2016 (Initial Com
On Thursday, June 23, 2016, Major England and I met with Sergeant Amy Walling at the Jupiter
Police Department regarding her subject officer interview for Internal Affairs Case Number
2016-002. During this interview Sergeant Welling was provided with and signed a Garrity
ights form, and was provided a copy of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights, Mrs.
Elizabeth Parker and Mr, Stuact Kaplan (attomeys from Kaplan, Soonzo, and Parker)
accompanied Sergeant Walling during this interview. In summary, towanis the end of the
interview Sergeant Walling reported that on March 29, 2016, she performed oral sex on Sergeant
Vansteenburgh while he was on-duty as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. Sergeant Walling
stated that the incident occurred at Serseant Vansteenburgh’s previous residence located at
after 10:14PM.
Sergeant Walling provided the following text message conversation with Sergeant
Vansteenburgh from March 29, 2016,
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (Unknown Time) - What time u wanna eat
Sergeant Walling (Unknown Time) - Completely your call. You're the one working. You tell
‘me when you want to go.
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (Onknown
situation taken care of first.
Sergeant Walling (7:29 PM) - Oh yeah. It's Election Day., And Trumps an asshole day
Sergeant Vansteenburg (7:47 PM) - Duffy's West around 8:15
Sergeant Walling (7:47 PM) - West? Sure, You go to that one much?
Sergeant Vansteenburg (7:48 PM) - Yeah why? No good?
Sergeant Walling (7:48 PM) —-It’s fine, Just haven't been to that one in years
‘Sergeant Vansteenburgh (7:52 PM) ~ We just have e bunch of calls West
‘Sergeant Walling (9:40 PM) ~U headed home now
Sergeant Vansteenburg (9:40 PM) — Prob 30
‘Sergeant Walling (9:40 PM) ~ Ok let me know
Sergeant Vansteenburg (9:41 PM) — Ok.
Sergeant Vansteenburg (9:50 PM) — Posner won.
Sergeant Walling (9:51 PM) - I was expecting that
Sergeant Vansteenburg (9:51 PM) — Crazy
Sergeant Walling (9:52 PM) ~ First time in years she been defeated
Sergeant Vansteenburg (9:52 PM) - Half the time she was unopposed
Sergeant Walling (9:52 PM) — Well there’s that, She beat Jim Berg a few years ago
Sergeant Vansteenburg (9:53 PM) - Oh yeah
Sergeant Vanstcenburgh (10:05 PM)—51 42
ime) - Ok let me get this ballot collection and escortSergeant Walling (10:07 PM) ~ Ok. 51 in just a couple
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (10:07 PM) — Yea I need at least 5. Not there yet
Sergeant Walling (10:08 PM) — ok
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (10:14 PM) —97
Sergeant Walling (10:14 PM) — Ok
Sergeant Walling (11:27 PM) —Thank you for the blackberries
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (11:27 PM) Enjoy
‘The text message conversation that Sergeant Walling provided is attached to this investigation.
According to Sergeant Walling she did not have any evidence to prove that she had sexual
relations with Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was working on March 29, 2016. Sergeant
Walling further acknowledged that she stayed at Sergeant Vanstecriburgh’s residence with him
for over an hour while he was on-duty, On June 23, 2016, Sergeant Walling reported that March
29, 2016, was the only time that she ever had sexual relations with Sergeant Vansteenburgh
while he was on-duty. ‘The complete audio recording of this internal affsirs interview with
Sergeant Walling is included with this investigation.
t Amy Wal
November 10,2016 (Complainant Follow-Up Interview)
OnNovember 9, 2016, Chief Frank Kitzerow received a telephone call from Elizabeth Parker
‘who is Sergeant Walling’s attorney. Mrs. Parker advised that Sergeant Walling located video
evidence to support her allegations against Sergeant Vansteenburgh. On June 23, 2016, Sergeant
Walling reported that she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh on March 29, 2016,
while he was on duty as @ Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. During that interview on June 23,
2016, Sergeant Walling reported that the only time she had sexual relations with Sergeant
Vansteenburgh while he was on-duty as « Jupiter law enforcement officer was on March 29,
2016, On'Thursday, November 10, 2016, Major England and I met with Sergeant Walling at the
Jupiter Police Department regarding the allegations she made against Sergeant Vansteenburgh on
June 23, 2016, A witness / complainant interview was conducted with Sergeant Walling,
During the interview Sergeant Welling was represented by Mr, Stuart Kaplan and Mr, Joseph
Scanzo (atiomeys from Kaplan, Sconzo, and Parker). In summary, Sergeant Walling reiterated
‘What she told us on June 23, 2016, and the sole purpose for meeting Sergeant Vansteenburgh at
his residence on March 29, 2016, while he was on-duty, was to perform oral sex on him as they
bad ¢ sexual conversation during dinner, During the interview I again asked Sergeant Walling if
she ever had soxual relations with Sergeant Vansteenburgh on other occasions while he was on-
duty, and she replied by saying “not that I recall.” Sergeant Walling then told me that on July
25, 2015, she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh a second tine while he was on-
duty as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. On July 25, 2015, Sergeant Walling reported that
she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on duty, and it occurred at her
previous residence located at
Sergeant Walling reported that on July 25, 2015, Sergeant Vansteenburgh picked up dinner for
the both of them und brought it to her residence at the aforementioned address. SexgoantVansteenburgh arrived shorily after 8:30 PM and stayed with Sergeant Walling at her residence
for approximately two hours without leaving. During that time, Sergeant Walling performed otal
sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on duty, Sergeant Walling advised us that while
she was performing oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh he intentionally picked up her cellular
telephone and videotaped her performing oral sex on him. Sergeant Walling provided a copy of
te video, which she located approximately ono week prior to November 9, 2016, The 23 second
video was captured at 10:09 PM, and shows Sergeant Walling performing oral sex on who she
states is Sergeant Vansteenburgh. ‘The video does not show Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s face,
although his yoice is heard saying “oh shit am going to cum.” The video shows the bottom
portion of a Jupiter Police Depariment uniform style shirt, and Sergeent Vansteenburgh’s left
arm and hand. In the audio portion of the video a Jupiter Police Department radio is heard.
Sergeant Walling confirmed that the two dates she alleged to have performed oral sex on
Sergeant Vensteenburgh while he was on duty was July 25, 2015 and March 29, 2016.
Sergeant Walling provided the following text message conversation that she had with Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh from July 25, 2015,
Sergeant Walling (12:36 AM) — So [ had finally replaced that horrible image with a better one
and had just fallen asleep when that text notification came though ugh!
‘Sergeant Vansteenburgh (12:36 AM) ~ UJ have some photos u can refer to
Sergeant Walling (12:36 AM)-No
Sergeant Walling (12:40 AM) I think video would be better
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (12:43 AM) — ‘That'll be hard for me to pull off right now
Sergeant Walling (12:43 AM)- But you can pull off a pic? Yes please
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (12:44 AM) —No I figured you had some, I'm standing in @ house in
‘the Hamptons, Would be difficult
Sergeant Walling (12:45 AM)-I'll have to go look for some, Yeah, prob. a bad time, Huh?
LOL
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (12:46 AM) ~Prob, U def, have some
‘Sergeant Walling (12:47 AM)- I know I haven’t deleted all of them, | just gotta find them
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (1:42 PM) — What’s this (Sergeant Vansteenburgh sent a photograph,
to Sergeant Walling)
Sergeant Walling (1:43 PM) - Your dick under the blanket
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (1:43 PM) ~ Damn you’re good
‘Sergeant Walling (1:45 PM) — LOL. I guess I still recognize it
‘Sergeant Vansteenburgh (1:50 PM) — Good
Sergeant Walling (3:14 PM) —Pd like to play with it
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (3:27 PM) ~ So do it
Sergeant Walling (3:28 PM) —Let me know when I can
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (3:30 PM) — You can
‘Sergeant Walling (3:32 PM) — LOL. Doesn't exactly work that way
Sergeant Vansteouburgh (3:35 PM) — Oh it works. It was ready this morning
Sergeant Walling (3:33 PM) —[’ve never seen it not work. Ever
‘Sergeant Vansteenburgh (3:41 PM) —I take pride in thatSergeant Vansteenburgh (3:47 PM) ~ It’s ready, Again
Sergeant Walling (3:48 PM) - Wish I was there
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (3:49 PM) —It’s available, U should have it for dinner. LOL,
Sergeant Walling (3:50 PM) —- Yummy!
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (3:51 PM) ~ Actually dessert, It's not very filling but a nice ending
to dinner
Sergeant Walling (3:52 PM) ~ Can’t think of a more delicious dessert
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (3:53 PM) — Cake vodka and diet root beer is pretty good
Sergeant Walling (3:54 PM) —_Damn good. But I'd still rather have what you are holding in that
pic
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (3:56 PM) ~ U can! We just discussed that!
Sergeant Walling (3:56 PM) — (Sergeant Walling sent a picture of a thumbs up)
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (4:09 PM) U said u wanted to have dinner, So there
From 4:09 PM — 4:21 PM (Conversations about the weather and work hours, No other
provided text messages until 6:27 PM)**
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (6:27 PM) —I'm sure it will CUM. Always does
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (6:28 PM) — After we eat of course
Sergeant Walling (6:28 PM) ~ It has never NOT cum that I can remember
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (6:29 PM) — Cause you're good at what you do
‘Sergeant Walling (6:30 PM) — What I do? LMAO. It's not my profession. I just enjoy doing it
fo u, And when u enjoy something.,
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (6:32 PM) — We BOTH enjoy it, Will u let me know what time w
‘want me to come over, can eat again whenever.
Sergeant Walling (6:33 PM) - ok
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (6:37 PM) ~ Pictures of forks and knives and water drops
Sergeant Walling (6:37 PM) — Yes please
Sergeant Walling (6:40 PM) ~ Come over whenever. I'll be ready to eat whenever is good for
a
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (6:40 PM) ~ No go home and get settied, Take care of the dogs and
shower or whatever or run and give me like a 20 minute heads up. And what your order is
Sergeant Walling (6:43 PM) — Ok
**From 7:19 PM ~ 7:28 PM (Conversations about work, No other provided text messages until
8:03 PM) **
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:03 PM) — What are you thinking
Sergeant Walling (8:06 PM) —On the phone. 23
Sergeant Walling (8:13 PM) ~ Are you ready to cat?
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:13 PM) ~F yea. U?
Sergeant Walling (8:13 PM) ~F yea
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:14 PM) — Send me what you want
Sergeant Walling (8:14 PM) — I forgot to give u $$. Pil give u some when u get hete.
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:14 PM) — Don't worry about it. What you want
‘Sergeant Walling (8:15 PM) ~ Seled bowl with chicken, Usual stuff. Cucumbers, pineapple
salsa, black olives, I don’t remember what else I get on it, On onions or cheese
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:16 PM) — Ok 97Sergeant Walling (8:16 PM) — Ok
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:16 PM) — I'll have this in your mouth in no time!!
Sergeant Walling (8:17 PM)- LOL
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:25 PM) ~ 51 Code
Sergeant Walling (8:26 PM) - 5710
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (8:26 PM) — Enroute with the package
Sergeant Walling (8:31 PM) — Smiley face sent using a colon and parenthesis
**From 8:31 PM — 11:37 PM (No other provided text messages until 11:37 PM) **
Sergeant Walling (11:37 PM) ~ Thanks again for dinner. Goodnight
Sergeant Vansteenburgh (11:41 PM) ~ You're welcome. Nite
**From 1:41 PM — 11:52 PM (Work related conversation. No other text message
conversations provided from July 25, 2015.) **
On November 10, 2016, the interview with Sergeant Walling concluded and the recorder was
shut off, Af the conclusion of the interview we were heving a generel conversation with Sergeant
Walling and her attomeys, During the conversation Major England asked Sergeant Walling if she
had any other videos or photographs of Sergeant Vansteenburgh having sexual relations while on
duty, Sergeant Walling told us that she did not have any other videos; however, she had a
photograph on her cellular telephone of Sergeant Vansteenburgh in his police uniform working
‘an extra duly detail with his penis exposed, Attorneys Kaplan and Sconzo were unawato ofthis
photograph and requested to speak with Sergeant Walling in private prior to showing us the
photograph.
Sergeant Walling and her attorneys stepped out of the conference room and had a meeting.
Upon returning Attomey Kaplan advised us that the photograph was discrediting of the Jupiter
Police Department, Major England and I requested to sec the photograph. Sengeant Walling
provided us the photograph which showed Sergeant Vansteenburgh in a bathroom wearing a
Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform with his penis exposed through the ‘ront of the zipper
portion of his pants, ‘The photograph shows Sergeant Vansteenburgh in the bathroom mizror
taking the picture of himself.
‘On November 10, 2016, Major England and I conducted a second sworn witness / complainant
interview with Sergeant Walling regarding the photograph of Sergeant Vansteenburgh with his
penis exposed. During the interview Sergeant Walling was represented by Mr, Stuart Kaplan
‘and Mr; Toseph Scanzo (attomeys from Kaplan, Sconzo, and Parker), In summary, Sergeant
Walling reported that in Aptil of 2015, she received photograph text message from Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh. The photograph was taken in a hotel room bathroom at the Wyndham
Harbourside Hotel located at 122 Soundings Avenue Jupiter, FI, 33477, The photograph shows
Sergeant Vansteenburgh in @ Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform with his penis exposed.
In the photograph, Sergeant Vansteenburgh is wearing a Jupiter Police Department external
ballistic vest eattier, black shirt, green colored SWAT tactical pants, gun duty belt, and Jupiter
Police Department SWAT ball cap, The picture shows Sergeant Vansteonburgh’s penis sticking
out of the front zipper portion of his pants.In April 2015, Sergeant Vansteenburgh was a Team Leader of the Jupiter Police Department
SWAT Team. In April 2015, the Jupiter Police Department rented a hotel room at the Wyndham
Hotel in Harbourside to provide protection for a homicide suspect, As a SWAT Team member
Sergeant Vansteenburgh worked an extra duly SWAT detail to provide protection to the
homicide suspect, When Sergeant Welling received this photograph from Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh in April of 2015, she was a Jupiter Police Department Major assigned as the
Commander of the Criminal Investigations Section and as a collateral assignment was the
Commander of the Jupiter Police Depariment SWAT Team. The complete audio recording of
this internal affairs interview with Sergeant Walling is included with this investigation, along.
‘with the text messages, and photograph of Sergeant Vasnteenburgh supplied by Sergeant
Walling,
On November 18, 2016, I met with Sergeant Walling at the Jupiter Police Department and she
‘was served as a subject officer in this Internal Affairs Investigation, based upon her interviews
from November 10, 2016. Sergeant Walling was alleged to have violated Jupiter Police
‘Deparment General Orders relating to the following; Conduct Unbecoming an Officer /
Employee, Neglect of Duty (Inattention to Duties/Procedures), and Duty to Report Misconduct,
Sergeant Amy Walling Dece
2,2016 (Subject Officer Interview #1)
On December 2, 2016, Major England and I met with Sergeant Walling at the Jupiter Police
Department regarding this investigation, Sergeant Walling was provided with and signed a
Garrity Rights Form, and provided with a copy of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights.
Mrs, Elizabeth Parker (attorneys from Kaplan, Sconzo, and Parker) accompanied Sergeant
Walling during this interview. Prior to being interviewed Sergeant Walling and Mrs. Parker
\were provided with all ofthe statements and documentation regarding this internal affairs
investigation. In summary, Sergeant Walling has worked for the Jupiter Police Department for
twenty years, and has held the following ranks: officer, sergeant, captain, and major, In May of
2015, Amy Walling voluntarily requested to be demoted from the rank of Police Major to Police
Sergeant, and the demotion was effective June 4, 2015.
Sergeant Walling agceed that in her original interview on June 23, 2016, she stated that March
29, 2016, was the only time she performed oral on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on duty
sa Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. Sergeant Walling also agreed that on November 10,
2016, she also told us that she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh on July 25, 2015,
while he was on duty as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant, On July 25, 2015, Sergeant
‘Welling was assigned as a road patrol sergeant assigned to the Days 2 platoon, and her work
hours were from 7:00 AM- 6:15 PM. I questioned Sergeant Walling about the text message
conversation from July 25, 2015, between herself and Sergeant Vansteenburgh, reviewed the
text message conversation with Sergeant Walling and she stated that the conversation related to
food, worl and sexual activity.Sergeant Walling reported that on July 25, 2015, at 10:09 PM, she performed oral sex on
Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on duty at her previous residence located at
Sergeant Walling reported that on July 25, 2015,
Sergeant Vanstecriburgh picked up dinner forthe both of them and brought it to her residence at
the aforementioned address, Sergeant Vansteenburgh arrived shortly after 8:30 PM, and stayed
with Sergeant Walling et her residence for approximately two honrs without leaving, Sergeant
Walling reported that she was not planning on perforrning oral sex on Sergeant Vanstoenburgh
since he wes on duty; although, she did perform oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he
was on duty, Sergeant Walling advised us that while she was performing oral sex on Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh he intentionally picked up her cellular telephone and videotaped her performing
oral sex on him,
Sergeant Walling admitted that she knew that it wes a violation of Jupiter Department policy for
‘on duty personnel to having sexual relations, and could not provide an answer as to why she
‘performed oral sex to Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on duty. Sergeant Walling denied
knowing at the time, that an officer could be decertified by the Flotida Department of Law
Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission for having sexual relations
while on duty, Sergeant Walling stated that she recently located the video on her cellular
telephone, and that was the reason for the delay in bringing it forward. Sergeant Walling further
explained that she reelized in her original statement that she stated that she only performed ore!
sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh on one occasion while he was on duty, and she wanted to “do the
right thing.” Sergeant Walling further stated that “the truth is the truth, and honesty is honesty,
and wanted to be honest.” Sergeant Walling advised us that she called her attorney and told her
‘that her “statement was inaccurate,”
Sergeant Walling told us that on July 25, 2015, Sergeant Vansteenburgh did not perform any
sexual acts on her while he was on duty; however, le may have touched her breasts or genital
area as she was nude while performing oral sex on him, During the interview Sergeant Walling
was questioned about the photograph of Sergeant Vanstecnbutgh that she provided to us on.
November 10, 2016. Sergeant Welling stated that in April of 2015, she received a photograph by
text message from Sergeant Vansteenburgh. ‘The photograph was taken in a hotel zoom
bathroom at the Wyndham Harbourside Hotel located at 122 Soundings Avenue Jupiter, Florida
33477. The photograph shows Sergeant Vansteenburgh taking a picture of himself in his Jupiter
Police Department SWAT uniform with his penis exposed. In the photograph, Sergeant
Vansteenburgh is wearing a Jupiter Police Department extetnal ballistic vest carrier, black shirt,
gieen colored SWAT teotical pants, gun duty belt, and a Jupiter Police Department SWAT ball
cap. ‘The picture shows Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s penis sticking out of the front zipper portion
of his pants.
In April 2015, Sergeant Vansteenburgh was a road patrol sergeant and a member of the Jupiter
Police Department SWAT Team, In April 2015, the Jupiter Police Department rented a hotel
room at the Wyndham Hotel in Harbourside to provide protection for a homicide suspect, Asa
SWAT Team momber Sergeant Vansteenburgh worked an extra duly SWAT detail to provide
protection to the homicide suspect. When Sergeant Walling received this photograph from
10Sergeant Vansteenburgh in April of 2015, she was a Jupiter Police Department Major assigned
as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Section and as a collateral assignment was the
‘Commander of the Jupiter Police Department SWAT Team.
‘Asa Police Major, Sergeant Walling did not discipline Sergeant Vansteenburgh for taking a
photograph of himself with his penis exposed while in a Jupiter Police Department SWAT
‘uniform, nor did she report the misconduct to Chief Kitzerow who was her immediate
supervisor. Sergeant Walling stated that she did not do anything about the inappropriate conduct
of Sergeant Vansteenburgh because she had a long work week of approximately 100 hours while
‘working e homicide case and was exhausted, Sergeant Walling further stated that “at the time
they were in a personal relationship, and she saw it from being a personal relationship.”
‘Sergeant Walling explained that they were friends out of work and had a sexual relationship.
Sergeant Walling further explained that as a supervisor it was not appropriate, and she should
have come forward immediately and reported the photograph, Sergeant Walling admitted that
she did not handle the situetion properly as « Police Mejor. Sergeant Walling acknowledged that
it is not appropriate for a Police Sergeant and SWAT Team member to expose their genital area
and take photographs of themselves while wearing a Jupiter Police Department uniform,
Sergeant Walling stated that she brought the photograph forward on November 10, 2016,
because she wanted to be truthful when Major England asked her if she had any other
photographs or videos of Sergeant Vansteenburgh having sexual activities while on duly.
‘Towards the conclusion of our interview, Mrs. Parker requested to ask a few clarifying questions
regarding the two dates (July 25, 2015, and March 29, 2016) that Sergeant Walling performed
oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on duty. Mrs, Parker then stated “are there in
fact two separate incidents where you had sex or performed oral sex on Jason Vansteenburgh?”
Sergeant Walling then replied to the question by stating “I can unequivocally say 100% there
was one time that we had sex on duty, and that was July 25, 2015,” Sergeant Walling further
stated “that is the only time I can say unequivocally that is the one time.” Sergeant Walling went
con further to say that on March 29, 2016; she was at Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s house before he
‘went to work and she performed oral sex on him. Sergeant Vansteenburgh then put on his police
uniform to go fo work, although he was not on duty at thet time,
Tthen explained to Sergeant Walling that in her original statement on June 23, 2016 and on
November 10, 2016, she stated that on March 29, 2016, she performed oral sex on Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh at his residence while he was on duty. Sergeant Walling replied by saying “I cid
state thet.” J advised Sergeant Walling that this internal affairs investigation was started because
she alleged that she had sex activity with Sergeant Vansteenburgh on March 29, 2016, while he
‘was on duty as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. Sergeant Walling replied by saying “that
is cortect.” Sergeant Walling agreed that on November 10, 2016, we spoke about two different
dates alleging sex on duty (March 29, 2016, and July 25, 2015). Sergeant Walling further
explained that she was absolutely certain that she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh
on July 25, 2015, while he was on duty. Sergeant Walling then stated that she believes that she
‘had sex with Sergeant Vansteenburgh on March 29, 2016, while he was on duty; although, she
hhas no way to prove unequivocally that it occurred.
ulSergeant Walling admitted that in her previous swomn testimony she testified that on Mareh 29,
2016, she went to Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s residence while he was on duty and performed oral
sex on him, Sergeant Walling admitted that she told me that sho had no evidence to prove that
she had sex with Sergeant Vansteenburgh on March 29, 2016, while he was on duty.
Lasked Sergeant Walling if she was now changing her story to only having sex with Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh on one occasion while he was on duty. Sergeant Walling replied by saying “the
one time I can unequivocally say was on July 25, 2015, is the one time J can say for sure it
happened on duty, The other one it may have been before he went to work, I remember him
boeing in uniform, but I don’t know for sure he was on duty.” I reviewed the text message
conversation with Sergeant Welling from March 29, 2016, and she told me that she met Sergeant
Vansteenburgh for dinner at Dufly’s while he wes working, Sergeant Walling admitted to going
to Sorgoant Vansteenburgh’s residence that night after Dufiy’s, while he was on duty, Sergeant
Walling admitted that she previously testified that she met Sergeant Vansteenburgh at his
residence after Duffy's to perform oral sex on hin.
Mrs, Parker then asked an additional clarifying question regarding Sergeant Walling giving a
different version during this testimony and what mede her think that she was mistaken about
March 29, 2016. Sergeant Walling stated that while she wos reviewing all of the text messages
in preparation for ber interview, she came across information sbout having sex before work, and
did not believe that she performed oral sex bivice to Sergeant Vansteenburgh on March 29, 2016,
Sergeant Walling further went on to say she believes she said she had sex with Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh while he was on duty on March 29, 2016, because he was getting into his
uniform to go to work; although, he was not on duty at the time,
‘Sergeant Walling told me that on March 29, 2016, she went to Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s
residence to pick up blackberries which she forgot to get eatlier in the day. T explained to
Sergeant Walling that during her previous statements she advised us that Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh was with her at his residence for a quantity of time, and she replied by saying
“we just sat and talked.” I asked Sergeant Welling if she knew what untruthfulness was.
Sergeant Walling replied “yes, not telling the truth.” I then explained again to Sergeant Walling
that on two separate interviews on June 23, 2016 and November 10, 2016, she was absolutely
sure that on March 29, 2016, she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on
duty as a Jupiter Police Sergeant. Sergeant Walling stated that she is not trying to be untruthfiel
and trying to be honest about this, Sergeant Walling stated that her memory is not that great and
ahe is going off her interpretation from the text message conversations, Sergeant Welling then
stated “did I originally think we had sex on duty? Yes. Is it possible that we did? Yes itis. Do f
have any evidence or 100% proof that we did? No.” I explained to Sergeant Walling that she
vwas able to remember very clearly during the other interviews what oceutred on Match 29, 2016,
‘The complete audio recording of this internal affairs interview with Sergeant Welling is included
vith this investigation.
2subject Officer Inter
Se
my Walling December
On December {9, 2016, Major England and I met with Sergeant Walling at the Jupiter Police
Department regarding a supplemental subject officer statement regarding this investigation,
Sergeant Walling was previously provided with and signod a new Garrity Rights Form, and was
reviously provided with a copy of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights, Mrs.
beth Parker (attomey from Kaplan, Sconzo, and Parker) eccompanied Sergeant Walling
during this interview. Prior to the interview Sergeant Walling and Mrs. Parker were provided the
subject officer statement of Sergeant Vansteenburgh from December 14, 2016, along with
photographs that Sergeant Vansteenburgh provided. In summary, on December 14, 2016,
Sergeant Vansteenburgh provided a photograph from approximately two years ago. The
photograph shows Amy Walling who was a Police Major at that time wearing a Jupiter Police
Department Class “A” Sergeant's uniform shirt. ‘The front of the shirt was completely open and
Amy Walling was posing for the camera exposing her breasts,
Sergeant Walling admitted that she took that photograph of herself using her personal cellular
telephone in her office while she was a Police Major assigned as the Commander of the Criminal
Investigations Section, Sergeant Walling posed for the picture wearing Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh’s Class “A” uniform shirt which he left in her office, Sergeant Walling stated
that while she was getting changed in her office to go the gym, she put on Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh’s shirt and took the photograph, Sergeant Walling eventually sent the
photograph to Sergeant Vansteenburgh by text message, Sergeant Walling stated that it is not
apptopriate for a law enforcement officer to take a photograph of themselves with their breasts
exposed while wearing a police uniform, Sergeant Walling admitted that this photograph of
herself with her breasts exposed in a Jupiter Police Department uniform shirt brings diseredit to
the Jupiter Police Department and the Town of Jupiter.
‘During Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s statement on December 14, 2016, he stated that on April 24,
2015, while he was working the SWAT detail at the Wyndham Hotel in Harbourside, then Major
Amy Walling delivered him and another SWAT Officer coffee, Sergeant Vansteenburgh alleged
‘that Amy Walling requested that he send her a photograph of himself. Sergeant Vansteenburgh
told us that he took a photograph of himself not exposing his penis and sent it vo Major Walling,
Sergeant Vansteenburgh stated that Major Walling sent him back a text message stating “it is not
good enough. ‘You know what I want.” At this time, Sergeant Vansteenburgh sent Major
‘Walling a photograph of himself exposing his penis while weating a Jupiter Police Department
SWAT uniform.
Sergeant Walling acknowledged that she did bring Sergeant Vansteenburgh and another
unknown SWAT Officer coffee on April 24, 2015, Sergeant Walling reported that the only
photograph she received from Sergeant Vansteenburgh was the one with his ponis exposed, and
denied receiving the photograph without his penis exposed, Sergeant Walling further denied
requesting or pressuring Sergeant Vansteenburgh to ever send her any photographs of himself
exposing his penis, I further explained to Sergeant Walling that Sergeant Vansteenburgh denied
being the person in the video receiving oral sex from her on July 25, 2015. [asked Sergeant
3Walling what in the video shows thet it is Sergeant Vanstoenburgh receiving the oral sex?
Sergeant Walling stated that you can see Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s arm, hear his voice, and his
boots are also visible,
‘At the conclusion of the interview, Sergeant Walling denied ever sexually harassing Sergeant
Vansteenburgh. Sergeant Walling stated that their reletionship was mutual and at no time did
she ever pressure or threaten Sergeant Vansteenburgh in anyway do anything. ‘Tho complete
audio recording of this internal affairs interviow with Sergeant Walling is included with this
investigation,
Assistant Town Manager Lori Bonino
On November 2, 2016, I met with the Town of Jupiter Assistent Town Manager Loti Bonino
regarding this incident. In summary, Mrs, Bonino advised me that neither Sergeant Walling nor
Sergeant Vansteenburgh told her about the allegation made about Sergeant Walling performing
oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh on March 29, 2016, while he was on duty. ‘The complete
audio recording of this intémal affairs interview with Mrs, Bonino is included with this
investigation,
Officer Elizabeth Raleigh
On November 7, 2016, I met with Officer Elizabeth Raleigh regarding this ineident, In
summary, Officer Raleigh advised me that neither Sergeant Walling nor Sergeant Vansteenburg,
told her about the allegation made about Sergeant Walling performing oral sex on Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh on Match 29, 2016, while he was on duty, The complete audio recording of this
internal affurs interview with Officer Raleigh is included with this investigation.
Jennifer Lunsford
On November 2, 2016, I met with Communications Officer Jennifer Lunsford regarding this
incident, In summary, Mrs, Lunsford advised me that Sergeant Walling fas told her that she has
performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh in the past; however, she did not know if he was
‘on duty at the time, nor did she know if occurred on March 29, 2016, The comptete audio
recording of this intemal affairs interview with Mrs. Lunsford is included with this investigation,
After the interview was concluded, Mrs, Lunsford explained to me about a text message
conversation she had with Sergeant Vansteenburgh a few months back. During tho text message
conversation Mrs, Lunsford alleged that Sergeant Vansteenburgh stated that he should came to
the Jupiter Police Department and “shoot the place up.” Mrs, Lunsford volunteered to meet with
Agent Paul Harrington of the Jupiter Police Department in an effort to have hier cellular
telephone examined in an attempt to retrieve the alleged text message conversation,
4On November 7, 2016, Agent Harrington met with Mrs. Lunsford at the Jupiter Police
Department and obtained her Samsung S5 cellular telephone, Agent Harrington utilized
Cellebrite mobile device forensic hardware and software to perform a physical extraction of the
cellular telephones data, Agent Harrington was unable to locate the text message conversation a3
it was likely overwritten with new data, For further information regarding the cellular telephone
examinations please refer to Agent Harrington's memorancumn which is attached to this internal
affairs investigation.
On November 16, 2016, { met with Communications Officer Jennifer Lunsford regarding a
supplemental interview regarding this incident, In summary, I spoke with Mrs. Lunsford about
the allegation she made against Sergeant Vansteenburgh at the conclusion of the interview on
November 2, 2016. Mrs, Lunsford reiterated that Sergeant Vansteenburgh stated to her in a text
message that “he sometimes wishes he could go in and shoot the place up LOL.” Mrs. Lunsford
told me that the message was regarding the Jupiter Police Department. Mrs. Lamsford stated that
the message was not directed at anyone specific, and was possibly stated because he did not want
+o go into work, Mrs, Lunsford told me that she did not know if Sergeant Vansteenburgh was
joking when he made the aforementioned statement as she does not know him very well. Mis
Lunsford spoke about having her collutar telephone anelyzed by Agent Harrington and being
tunsuecessfil with locating the above text message conversation, Mrs, Lunsford told me that
Sergeant Vansteenburgh only made the above statement once and it occurred approximately four
months prior to the interview date, The complete audio recording of this internal affairs
interview with Mrs, Lunsford is included with this investigation.
(Subject Officer Intervi
On December 14, 2016, Major England and I met with Sergeant Jason Vansteenburgh at the
Jupiter Police Department regarding this investigation. Sergeant Vansteenburgh was provided
‘with and signed a Garrity Rights Form, aud was provided with a copy of the Law Enforcement
Officers’ Bill of Rights. Mrs. Suzanna Scarborough (attomey from Rosenthal, Levy, Sitnon, and
Ryles) accompanied Sergeant Vansteenburgh during this interview. Prior to being interviewed
Sergeent Vensteenburgh and Mrs, Scarborough were provided with all of the statements and
documentation regarding this internal affairs investigation. Prior to the interview beginning,
Mrs, Scarborough provided Major England and me with three of the same printed photographs.
‘The photograph shows Amay Walling when she was a Police Major for the Jupiter Police
Department posing for a photograph wearing a Jupiter Police Department Class “A” Sergeant's
uniform shirt with her breasts exposed. Sergeant Vansteenburgh located the photograph a couple
‘of weeks prior to this interview on his personal computer and turned it over to Mir, Scarborough
to be presented during his interview,
In summary, Sergeant Vansteenburgh has been employed with the Jupiter Police Department
since August 16, 1999, and is currently assigned as a road patrol Sergeant, Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh holds a Bachelor’s Degree. While employed with the Jupiter Police Department
Sergeant Vansteenburgh has worked in the following assignments; Road Patrol Officer, Field
15‘Training Officer, Street Crimes Agent, and Detective assigned to the Criminal Investigations
Section, Sergeant Vansteenburgh was promoted to the rank of sorgeant on February 2, 2015, As
a collateral assignment Sergeant Vansteenburgh was previously assigned to the Jupiter Police
Department SWAT Team as an operator and team leader until being removed from the team in
February of 2016, Sergeant Vanstcenburgh has also assistod with in service trainings and
currently oversees the physical fitness and Taser programs for the Jupiter Police Department,
Sergeant Vansteenburgh admits that he had a scxval relationship with Sergeant Walling which
started approximately four yeers ago, Sergeant Vansteenburgh acknowledged that the sexual
relationship was occuring while Amy Walling was in his direct chain of command as « Police
Major and Commander of the SWAT Team. Sergeant Vansteenburgh does not exactly recall
‘when the sexual relationship ended, On March 29, 2016, Sergeant Vansteenburgh reported that
fhe was working as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant and his work hours were from 6:45 pm
= 6:00 am, Sergeant Vansteenburgh admitted thet he had a text message conversation with
Sergeant Walling on March 29, 2016. I reviowod the text message conversation that Sergeant
Walling provided. Sergeant Vansteenburgh stated he was concemns that text message
conversation may not be accurate as Sergeant Walling has provided fictitious items to his wife,
him, and me, [asked Sergeant Vanstcenburgh since he was concerned with the accuracy of the
text messages provided by Sergeant Walling would he voluntarily submit his cellular telephone
to be examined by Agent Harrington in our Computer Forensics Unit. Sergeant Vansteenburgh
told me that his cellular telephone would not have anything in it as he deleted all of his messages
and has a brand new phone. Sergeant Vansteenburgh stated that the majority of text messages we
hhaye are “probably legitimate,” Sergeant Vansteenburgh further told me that text message
names in conversations can be altered, After reviewing the text messages from March 29, 2016,
Sergoant Vansteenburgh advised me that it appears accurate, Sergeant Vansteenburgh stated that
he does not believe that he met Sergeant Walling at his residence om the night of March 29, 2016,
and believes that his fiancé was at his house that night, Sergeant Vanstoenburgh denied that
Sergeant Walling gave him oral sex on March 29, 2016, while he was on duty as a Jupiter Potice
Department Sergeant, Sergeant Vansteenburgh further stated that during his entire career with
the Jupiter Police Department he has never had any sexual relations while on duty. Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh was unsure if he had sexual relations with Sergeant Walling on March 29, 2016,
at his residence priot to going to work on that day.
On July 25, 2015, Sergeant Vansteenburgh reported that he was working as a Jupiter Police
Department Sergeant and his work hours were from 6:45 pm —6:00 am, I reviewed the text
‘message conversation with Sergeant Vansteenburgh that was supplied by Sergeant Welling from
July 25, 2015. Sergeant Vanstecnburgh advised me that according to Sergeant Walling’s records
he did have a text message conversation with Sergeant Walling on July 25, 2015, Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh admitted that portions of the text message conversation were sexual in nature.
‘The complete text message conversation was documented under Sergeant Welling’s section of
this report.
Sergeant Vansteenburgh advised me that according to the text message conversation from July
25, 2015, he bought dinner for the two of them at Burrito Brothers, and brought the food to
16Sergeant Walling’s residence, Sergeant Vansteenburgh further told me that he went to Burrito
Brothers often with Sergeant Walling and would meet her at the restaurant to eat the food,
Sergeant Vansteenburgh also stated that he went to Sergeant Walling’s residence only a couple
of times while on duty as itis not in our jurisdiction. Sergeant Vansteenbburgh advised me that
on July 25, 2015, while he was on duty ihe may have possibly brought Sergeant Walling food to
hor previous residence located at
Sergeant Vansteenburgh then stated tat the majority of time when he met Sergeant Walling for
dinner while he was working they met at a restaurant in the Town of Jupiter,
reviewed the oral sex video with Sergeant Vansteenburgh from July 25, 2015, at 10:09 PM, that
‘was supplied by Sergeant Welling. Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that he did not utilize
Sergeant Walling’s cellular telephone to take the video, and adamantly told me that he was not
the person in the video receiving oral sex from Sergeant Welling, Sergeant Vanstecnburgh
denied receiving oral sex from Sergeant Welling while he was on duty as a Jupiter Police
Department Sergeant. I advised Sergeant Vansteenburgh that the voice in the video sounded
exactly like his voice and the arm in the video appeated to be his am. Sergeant Vansteenburgh
again denied being the person in the video receiving the oral sex from Sergeant Walling,
Sergeant Vensteenburgh explained that Sergeant Walling also has a police radio and the radio in
the background could be hers, Sergeent Vensteenburgh told me that he does not know who
Sergeant Walling was performing oral sex on in the video, Sergeant Vansteenburgh agreed that
it is improper for a law enforcement officer to have sexual relations while on duty.
‘On December 14, 2016, I accidently supplied Sergeant Vansteenburgh with his activity report
from the date of July 25, 2016, Sergeant Vanstocnburgh reviewed that activity report prior to the
interview and made statements based upon that activity report regarding the times of the incident
‘on July 25, 2015, The correct activity report was supplied to Setgeant Vansteenburgh for the
actual date of the incident of July 25, 2015, A second interview was conducted with Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh on December 14, 2016, and that interview will be discussed later in this report.
Tspoke with Sergeant Vansteenburgh about the photograph that Sergoant Walling supplied of
him exposing his penis while wearing his Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform, On April
24, 2015, Jason Vansteenburgh was a Sergeant with the Jupiter Police Department, Sergeant
Vansteenburgh advised me that he was working a SWAT detail on April 24, 2015, ftom 12:00 -
6:00 PM, at the Wyndham Hotel in Harbourside protecting a subject involved in a homicide
investigation, Sergeant Vensteenburgh was accompanied by another SWAT Team member,
although he was unable to remember who the officer was. While working the SWAT detail on
April 24, 2015, Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that the uniform he was wearing was not a
complete Jupiter SWAT uniform, He further stated that the pants, hat, and some of the
equipment was issued by the Jupiter Police Department; however, some of the equipment was
his own. Underneath the exterior ballistic vest which says “Police” on the front left chest area,
Vansteenburgh” on the right front chest area, and “Police” on the back of the vest was a plain
black Under Armour shirt, Sergeant Vansteenburgh admitted that while he was wearing the
aforementioned uniform he was representing the Jupiter Police Department and wore that
uniform while being compensated at his SWAT detail on April 24, 2015,
7Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that he took the photograph himself while in the bathroom of a
hhotel room at ihe Wyndham Hotel and sent it then Major Walling by text message. On April 24,
2015, Amy Walling was a Police Major and SWAT commander for the Jupiter Police
Department. Major Walling met Sergeant Vansteenburgh and another unknown SWAT officer
at the hotel and delivered them coffees. Sergeant Vansteenburgh stated that Walling is attracted
to men wearing SWAT uniforms and advised Sergeant Vansteenburgh “make sure you send mea
picture before you leave.” Sergeant Vansteenburgh advised me when the detail ended he went
{nto the bathroom of the hotel room and first took a photograph of himself from his waist level
up not exposing his penis, and sent the photograph to Major Walling by text message, Sergeant
Vansteenburgh advised that Major Walling sent him a text message back stating “it’s not good
enough, you know what I want.”
Sergeant Vansteenbuegh told me he knew what Major Welling wanted, he was off duty, and was
in fear that ifhe did not comply he would have issues with her. Sergeant Vansteonburgh stated
“T know it was not a good idea”, but admitted to taking the photograph of himself exposing his
penis while in uniform and sent it Major Walling by text message. Sergeant Vansteenburgh
advised me that he felt compelled to send the photograph as Major Walling was his SWAT
Commander, Scrgeant Vanstecnburgh was unable to provide the text message conversation with
Major Walling from April 24, 2015, and he was unable to prove or disprove his allegations made
against Major Walling, Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that he did not notify his direot
supervisor, the Chief of Police, or Human Resoutces that Major Walling requested the
photograph of him exposing his penis while in uniform, Sergeant Vanstsenburgh felt that he
could not report the incident as he was in fear of his position on the SWAT Team. Sergeant
“Vansteenburgh further stated that he probably should have reported this incident to the Chief of
Police, Sergeant Vansteenburgh admitted that itis not appropriate for a law enforcement officer
+0 take photographs exposing their genital area while weating a police uniform. Sergeant
Vansteenburgh stated that nothing on the photograph shows that Sergeant Vansteenburgh is
affiliated with the Jupiter Police Department, Sergeant Vansleenburgh admitted thet if this
photograph was released and people knew he was wearing # Jupiter Police Department uniform
it would bring discredit to the Jupiter Police Department and the Town of Jupiter. Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh told me that if one of his subordinates sent him a photograph of themselves
exposing their genital area while wearing « police uniform, he would “address it with them and
report it” Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me thet this was the only photograph that he ever sent
Sergeant Walling of him exposing his genital arca while wearing a police uniform, Sergeant
‘Vanisteenburgh stated that he hes probably sent Sergeant Walling other photographs of his
genital area throughout the years; although he was off duty and not wearing a police uniform,
1 spoke with Sergeant Vansteenburgh regarding the allegation made by Communications Officer
Jonnifer Lunsford. Mrs, Lunsford made an allegetion that while speaking with Sergeant
‘Vanstcenburgh by text message he stated that he should come to the Jupiter Police Department
and “shoot the place up.” Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that he is familiar with Mrs, Lunsford
‘and has spoken with her in the past by text messaging, Sergeant Vansteenburgh denied making
the statement that Mrs. Lunsford alleges and told me that he would never make those statements,
18Tnext spoke with Sergeant Vansteenburgh about the photograph of Sergeant Walling that he
provided on December 14, 2016, Sergeant Vanstoenburgh told me that he located the
photograph on his computer a couple of weeks prior to December 14, 2016, ‘The photograph
shows Amy Walling whea she was a Police Major for the Jupiter Police Department posing for a
photograph wearing a Jupiter Police Department Class “A” Sergeant's uniform shirt with her
breasts exposed. Walling took the photograph herself using a self-timer a couple of years ago
inside of her office in the Criminal Investigation Section of the Jupiter Police Department,
Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that Walling sent him the photograph by text message.
Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that he deleted the photograph from his phone; however, it
backed up to his personal laptop computer. Afer locating the photograph on his computer he
supplied it (0 his attorney. At the time, Sergeant Vansteenburgh received the photograph he was
not yet promoted to the rank of Sergeant, Sergeant VanSteenburgh further advised me that the
Class “A” uniform shirt that Walling was wearing was possibly his, as the photograph wins taken
just prior to hira being promoted and he left his Class “A” Sergeant uniform shirt in his cubicle
‘area inside of the Criminal Investigation Section,
Towards the end of the interview Ms, Scarborough and Sergeant Vansteenburgh spoke about
how text message conversations can be manipulated along with the dates and times of text
messages, Mrs, Scarborough further stated that some of the text message conversations provided
by Sergeant Walling appear to have been manipulated as some of the conversations did not make
sense and portions appear to have been left out. ‘The complete audio recording of this intemal
affairs interview with Sergeant Vansteenburgh is included with this investigation.
On December 14, 2016, Major England and I conducted a second interview with Sergeant Jason
YVansteenburgh af the Jupiter Potice Department regarding this investigation, Sergeant
Vansteenburgh wes provided with and previously signed a Garrity Rights Form, and was
provided with a copy of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights. Mrs, Suzanna
Scarborough (ettorney from Rosenthal, Levy, Simon, and Ryles) accompanied Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh during this interview, Prior to being interviewed Sergeant Vansteenburgh and
Mars. Scarborough were provided with a copy of Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s work activity report
for July 25, 2015, for review. In the prior interview Sergeant ‘Vansteenburgh made some
statements rogarding the night of July 25, 2015, based upon an activity report that was provided
to him for the date of Fuly 25, 2016.
Sergeant Vensteenburgh again told me that he on July 25, 2015, he working as a Jupiter Police
Department Sergeant on the Nights 2 platoon, I reviewed Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s activity
report with him from Jaly 25, 2015, and the only call for service that he was on.for that date was
a backup for a drug ease from 10:27 PM-11:59 PM, at 601 West Indiantown Road, Jupiter.
Sergeant Vansteenburgh was not any calls prior 10:27 PM, on that date. Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh acknowledged that according to the activity report he was not on any calls for
service at 10:09 PM, It must be noted that the video supplied by Sergeant Walling was recorded
on July 25, 2015, at 10:09 PM, Sergeant Vanstecnburgh told me he does not always notify
Communications when he artives on officer’s calls for service or theit traffic stops, Sergeant
Vanstoenburgh did acknowledge that it is protocol of the Jupiter Police Department to notify
19(Communications when you atrive on a call for service or conduct a backup for an officer, The
complete audio recording of this internal affairs interview with Sergeant Vansteenburgh is,
included with this investigation,
Findings TA 2016-003
On June 23, 2016, Sergeant Amy Walling was interviewed as a subject officer for Internal
Afftins Case # 2016-002. During the interview Sergeant Walling advised Major England and 1
that on March 29, 2016, she performed oral sex on Sergeant Jason Vansteenburgh at his
residence while he was on-duty as « Jupiter Police Department Sergeant, On June 23, 2016,
Sergeant Walling reported that March 29, 2016, was the only time she had sexual relations with
Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on-duty. Sergeant Walling reported that she did not have
‘any evidence to prove that she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh on March 29,
2016,
attempted to locate GPS data for Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s police vehicle for March 29, 2016,
‘through our Communications Division; however, due to Sergeant Walling’s delay in reporting
the incident the retention petiod had expired, Major England and I met with vwho is
the ‘whore Sergeant Vansteenburgh
previously resided in an ettempt to obtain video surveillance or entry data from the security gates
‘of the community, ‘was unable to locate video surveillance ot vehicle entry data for
Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s police vehicle for March 29, 2016.
On November 10, 2016, Mejor England end I met with Sergeant Walling at the Jupiter Police
Department regarding the allegations she made against Sergeant Vansteenburgh on June 23,
2016. A witness / complainant interview wes conducted with Sergeant Walling, During the
interview, Sergeant Walling was represented by Mr, Stuart Kaplan and Mr. Joseph Scanzo
(altomeys from Kaplan, Sconzo, and Parker). Sergeant Walling again explained to us that on
‘March 39, 2016, the sole purpose for meeting Sergeant Vansteenburgh at his residence while he
‘was on-duty was to perform oral sex on him as they had a sexual conversation during their
dinner at Dufiy's, During this interview, Sergeant Walling also stated that on July 25, 2015, she
also performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh a second time, while he was on-duty as a
Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. On July 25, 2015, the incident occurred at her previous
residence located at According to
the text message conversation supplied by Sergeant Walling from July 25, 2015, Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh and Sergeant Walling had a text message conversation earlier in the day which
‘was sexual in nature and involved Sergeant Walling performing otal sex on Sergeant
Vansteenburgh. On July 25, 2015, while Sergeant Vansteenburgh was on duty as a Jupiter
Police Department Sergeant he arrived at her residence shortly after 8:30 PM. Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh brought over food for the both of them, ‘While at Sergeant Walling’s residence
she reported that she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh.
20On November 10, 2016, Sergeant Walling provided e video which Sergeant Vansteenburgh
captured on her cellular telephone of her providing oral sex to him on the night of Fuly 25, 2015.
The video was captured at 10:09 PM, and it is 23 seconds in length. ‘The video was reviewed by
‘Agent Paul Harrington who conducted a forensic analysis of the video. Agent Harrington
utilized X-Ways Forensics digital foronsie software to examine the video. ‘The video was
captured utilizing an Apple IPhone 6, and was made on July 25, 2015, at 10:09:01 PM. Agent
Hazrington obtained the following GPS coordinates:
Agent Harrington inputted the coordinates into Google
Maps, and the location was shown to be on. which is the location of where Sergeant
Walling previously resided. For further information regarding the analysis please refer to Agent
Harrington's Forensic Analysis Report which is attached to this investigation.
Upon viewing the video provided by Sergeant Walling it shows her performing oral sex on a
male subject. Sergeant Walling’s face is observed along with her breasts, The male individual's
penis, left hand end arm, legs, and the bottom portion of what resembles a Jupiter Police
Depariment uniform shirt is observed in the video. In the video the male individual states “Oh,
shit ’'m going to cum” and you can also hear the male malcing moaning sounds. The male
subject is observed ejaculating on Sergeant Walling’s face, ‘The voice in the video exactly
matches the voice of Sergeant Vansteenburgh. In the background of the video a Jupiter Police
Department radio is heard with Communications checking on the status of Jupiter Alpha 42. ‘The
video is attached to this investigative file,
Agent Harrington was able to capture five still photographs of the arm and hand of the male
individual from the video supplied by Sergeant Walling, On December 21, 2016, I spoke with
Sergoant Vansteenburgh’s attomey Mrs. Scarborough and informed her that I would be taking
photographs of Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s arms and hands, On December 21, 2016, Major
England and I met with Sergeant Vansteenburgh at the Jupiter Police Department. Major
England captured ten photographs of Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s left arm and left hand, The
veins on Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s left arm and hand match what is in the video along with the
lines in the middle of Sergeant Vanstcenburgh’s left thumb, The photographs were included in
the investigative file,
On July 25, 2015, Sergeant Vanstcenburgh was on duty assigned to the Nights 2 platoon, His
shift on that date started at either 4:45 PM or 6:45 PM and ended at 6:00 AM on July 26, 2015.
Sergeant Vansteenburgh's time card was obtained and it showed that he did work 11.25 hours on
July 25, 2015, and obtained his shift differential pay for that day. Sergeant Vansteenburgh's
work ectivity report was also reviewed and the only call for service on July 25, 2015, occurred at
10:27PM. Sergeant Walling reported that Setgeant Vansteenburgh was at her residence for
approximately @ couple of hours on July 25, 2015, and there is no evidence to contradict her
statement based upon the activity report for Sergeant Vansteenburgh,
‘On November 10, 2016, Sergeant Welling provided a photograph of Sergeant Vansteenburgh
‘wearing a Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform with his penis exposed, Sergeant Walling
24reported that in April of 2015, she was a Police Major assigned as the Commander of the
‘Criminal Investigations Section and SWAT ‘Team, Sergeant Welling reported that she reveived
the aforementioned photograph from Sergeant Vansteenburgh by text message. ‘The photograph
vas taken in & hotel room bathroom at the Wyndham Harbourside Hotel located at 122
Soundings Avenue Jupiter, Florida 33477, while Sergeant Vansteenburgh was working a SWAT
coxtra duty detail to provide protection to a homicide suspect, In the photograph, Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh is wearing a Jupiter Police Department external ballistic vest carrier, black shirt,
green colored SWAT tactical pants, gun duty belt, and Jupiter Police Department SWAT ball
‘ap, ‘The ballistic vest shows Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s name on the right side of his chest, the
‘word “Police” on the left side of his chest. ‘The photograph shows Sergeant Vanisteenburgh’s
penis sticking out of the front zipper portion of his pants,
‘The Jupiter Police Department did rent @ hotel room at the Wyndham Hotel in Harbourside from
April 23-25, 2015, relating to the homicide investigation. The hotel room rented according the
hotel receipt was room #343. On April 24,2015, Sorgeant Vansteenburgh did work the overtime
SWAT detail from £2:00- 6:00 PM, which was confirmed by bis timecard, Major England and I
‘went to the Wyndham Harbourside Hlotel and photographed the bathroom of room #343, The
bathroom area matches the same bathroom where Sergeant Vansteenburgh took the photograph
of himself exposing his penis while weating a Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform. The
photographs of the hotel and Sergeant Vansteenburgh exposing his penis are attached to this
investigation.
On November 18, 2016, Sergeant Walling was supplied written notice that she was now a
subject officer in this investigation, On December 2, 2016, a subject officer interview was
‘conducted with Sergeant Walling who was accompanied by her attorney Elizabeth Parker,
‘During this interview Sergeant Walling changed her original testimony that she provided on both
June 23, 2016, and November 10, 2016. Sergeant Walling now oxplained that she was unsure if
‘on March 29, 2016, she performed oral sex on Sergeant Vansteenburgh while he was on duty.
Sergeant Walling further stated that she remembered having sexual relations with Sergeant
“Vansteenburgh on March 29, 2016, at his residence, but believed it occurred before he went to
work, Sergeant Walling further stated that she was absolutely certain that she performed oral sex
on Sergeant Vansteenburgh on July 25, 2015, while he was on duty, and provided the video
evidence to prove it,
Sergeant Walling know that itis a violation of Jupiter Police Department General Orders for on
duty petsonnel to engage in sexual activity while on duty. Sergeant Walling performed oral sex
con Sergeant Vansteenburgh on July 25, 2015, knowing Sergeant Vansteenburgh was on duty
‘which violated Jupiter Police Department General Orders, Sergeant Walling futher admitted to
receiving the photograph of Sergeant Vansteenburgh with his penis exposed while she was a
Police Major for the Jupiter Police Department, As a Police Major, Amy Walling di
discipline Sergeant Vansteenburgh for taking a photograph of himself with his penis exposed in a
Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform, nor did she report the misconduct to Chief Kitzerow
who was her immediate supervisor,
2‘On December 14, 2016, while conducting the interview with Sergeant Vansteenburgh he
adamantly denied ever having sex while on duty. Sergeant Vansteenburgh further denied using
Sergeant Walling’s cellular telephone to capture the video or being the person in the video
receiving orel sex fiom Sergeant Walling. Sergeant Vanstecaburgh admitted to taking the
photograph of him exposing his penis while wearing a police uniform, Sergeant Vansteenburgh
claimed that on April 24, 2015, Major Walling came to the Wyndham Hotel to deliver him and
another unknown SWAT officer coffee. Sergeant Vansteenburgh reported that Major Walling
requested that he send a photograph of himsolf to her in uniform, Sergeant Vansteenburgh
provided me with three copies of a photograph that he took of himself in uniform in the
bathroom at the Wyndham Srom the waist up not exposing his penis. Sergeant Vanstecnburgh
slated that he frst sent that photograph to then Major Walling, and she sent him a text message
stating “it’s not good enough, you know what I want.”
Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that he knew what she wanted so he sent her another
photograph exposing his penis while in uniform. Sergeant Vansteenburgh did take the
photograph while in the bathroom in a room at the Wyndham Hotel. Sergeant Vensteenburgh
claimed that he took the photogrsph of himself exposing his penis and sent it to Major Walling
‘because he folt as though his position on the SWAT Team and agency would be compromised if
he did not comply. Sergeant Vansteenburgh was unable to provide any text message
documentation regarding their conversation from April 24, 2015. Sergeant Vensteenburgh did
not report this incident to his immediate supervisor, Chief Kitzerow, the Office of Professional
Standards, or Human Resources.
On December 14, 2016, Sergeant Vansteenburgh through his attomey Mrs. Scarborough
provided a photograph of then Major Walling posing for a photograph wearing a Jupiter Police
Department Class “A” Sergeant's uniform shirt with her breasts exposed. Sergeant
Vansteenburgh told me that he located the photograph on his computer a couple of weeks prior
to the December 14, 2016, interview date, Walling took the photograph herself using a self
timer a couple of years ago inside of her office in the Criminal Investigation Section of the
Jupiter Police Department. Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that Walling sent him the
photograph by text message, Sergeant Vansteenburgh told me that he deleted the photograph
from his phone; however, it backed up to his personal laptop computer. After locating the
photograph on his computer he supplied it to his attorney. At the time, when Sergeant
‘Vansteenburgh received the inappropriate photograph of Major Walling exposing her breasts
while wearing a Jupiter Police Department Class “A” Sergeant uniform shitt he did not report the
misconduct to his immediate supervisor, Chief Kitzerow, or the Office of Professional Standards,
‘The photograph of Major Welling is attached to this investigative report,
‘Sergeent Vansteenburgh denied making the statement to Jennifer Lunsford that he should come
to the Jupiter Police Department and “shoot the place up.” Agent Harrington conducted a
forensic examination of Mrs, Lunsford’s cellular telephone in an attempt to locate the text
message conversation between herself and Sergeant Vansteenburgh where he allegedly made the
aforementioned statement, Agent Harrington was unable to retrieve that text message
23conversation, Agent Harrington's memorandum regarding the forensic examination of Mrs.
Lunsford’s cellular telephone is attached to this investigation.
(On December 21, 2016, Major England and I conducted a follow-up interview with Sergeant
Walling, Sergeant Walling admitted that she took that photograph of herself exposing her
breasts using her personal cellular telephone in her office while she was a Police Major assigned
as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Section. Sergeant Walling posed for the
picture wearing Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s Class “A” Sergeant’s uniform shirt. Sergeant
Walling sent the photograph to Sergeant Vansteenburgh by text message. Sergeant Walling
stated that it is not appropriate for a Jupiter Police Department law enforcement officer to take a
photograph of themselves with their breasts exposed while weating a police uniform, Sergeant
Walling admitted that the photograph of her exposing her breasts while weating a Jupiter Police
Department uniform shirt brings discredit to tho Jupiter Police Department and the Town of
Jupiter.
Sergeant Walling acknowledgod thet she did bring Sergeant Vansteenburgh and another
unknown SWAT officer coffee on April 24, 2015. Sergeant Walling reported that the only
photograph she received from Sergeant Vansteenburgh was the one with his penis exposed, and
denied receiving the photograph without his penis exposed. Sergeant Walling further denied
requesting or pressuring Sergeant Vensteenburgh to ever send her any photographs of himself
exposing his penis,
Based upon the investigatory findings of this investigation, we believe there is a preponderance
of evidence fo sustain allegations against both Sergeant Walling and Sergeant Vansteenburgh,
‘Therefore, the following are the investigatory conclusions:
Sergeant Jason Vansteenburgh
Allegations regarding March 29, 2016
General Order 1.4 (101) Conduct Unbecoming an Officer Employee: Unsubstantiated
General Order 1.4 (105) Integrity: Unsubstantiated
General Order 1.4 (153) Code of Hthies for Public Offices and Employees: Unsubstantiated
General Order 1.4 (311) Neglect of Duty (Lnattention to Duties / Procedures): Unsubstantiated
Allegation made by Jennifer Lunsford
General Order 1,4 (101) Conduct Unbecoming an Officer / Employee: Unsubstantiated
Allegations regarding July 25, 2015
General Order 1.4 (101) Conduct Unbecoming an Officer / Employee: Sustained
On July 25, 2015, a preponderance of evidence exists that Sergeant Vansteenburgh received oral
sex while on duty es a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant, Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s conduct
while on duty reflected badly upon him, brought discredit towards himself, the Jupiter Police
Department, and the Town of Jupiter.
24General Order 1,4 (105) Integrity: Sustained
On July 25, 2015, # preponderance of evidence exists that Sergeant Vensteenburgh received oral
sex while on duty as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. As s law enforcement officer
Sergeant Vansteenburgh conspromised his integrity and that of the Jupiter Police Department,
‘General Order 1.4 (153) / General Order 1.1.6 Code of Bthies for Public Offices and Employees:
Sustained
‘On Tuly 25, 2015, a preponderance of evidence exists that Sergeant Vansteenburgh received oral
sex while on duty as a Jupiter Police Depariment Sergeant. Sergeant Vanstoenburgh did not
keep his private life unsullied and did not obsorve the regulations of the Jupiter Police
Department.
General Order 1.4 (311) Neglect of Duty (Inattention to Duties / Procedures): Sustained
On July 25, 2015, a preponderance of evidence exists that Sergeant Vensteenburgh received oral
sex while on duty as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. Sergeant Vansteenburgh went out of
the Town of Jupiter's jurisdiction and went to Sergeant Walling's residence in
Sergeant Vanstoenburch was at Sergeant Walling’s residence for approximately two
‘hours, Sergeant Vansteenburgh did not adhere to Jupiter Police Department General Orders and
did not faithfully execute all of the responsibilities of supervising his assigned personnel.
General Order 1.4 (149) Perjury in Official Proceeding: Sustained
On July 25, 2015, a preponderance of evidence exists that Sergeant Vansteenburgh received oral
sex while on duty as a Jupiter Police Department Sergeant. Sergeant Walling provided testimony
under oath that on July 25, 2015, at 10:09 PM, she performed oral sex on Sergeant
Vansteenburgh while he was on duty as a Tupiter Police Department Sergeant, and provided
video evidence of the oral sex. During then officiel intemal affairs interview on December 14,
2016, Sergeant Vansteenburgh was placed under oath and he denied receiving oral sex from
Sergeant Walling on July 25, 2015, while he was on duty. I reviewed that video with Sergeant
Vansteeriburgh and his voice is heard in the video ststing “Oh shit I'm going to cum.”
Photographs were taken of Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s left arm and hand and were compared
against still photographs from the video, The veins on Sergeant Vansteenburgh’s feft arm and
hand end the lines in the middle of his lef thumb match what as in the video,
Allegation regarding the photograph from April 24, 2015
General Onder 1.4 (101) Conduct Unbecoming an Officer / Employee: Sustained
On April 24, 2015, a preponderance of evidence exists that Sergeant Vansteenburgh took a
photograph of himself wearing a Jupiter Police Department SWAT uniform exposing his penis
‘while working a SWAT delail at the Wyndham Hotel in Harbourside, Sergeant Vensteenburgh
‘was working the SWAT detail to provide protection for « homicide suspect, Sergeant
“Vansteenburgh’s conduct while on duty reflected badly upon him, brought discredit towards
himself, the Jupiter Police Department, and the Town of Jupiter.
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