Nevada chief investigator loses job after calling police officer a homophobic slur

A chief investigator in Nevada lost his job after body camera footage from a traffic stop showed him calling an officer a homophobic slur.

William Scott Jr., 62, “is no longer employed” as Chief of Investigations at the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, a spokesperson told television station Klas, following his confrontation with an officer on Aug. 18. Scott was cited for holding his phone while driving a state vehicle, leading to a heated exchange.

The video shows the officer asking for Scott’s identification, to which he said, “I’m a retired police captain with Metro, and I’m the chief of investigations right now with the AG’s office.”

“Okay, so you know the law, then,” the officer responded.

Scott then invoked Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill, telling the deputy, “So, maybe I’ll call Kevin and tell Kevin that you’re giving me a hard time because, I’m telling you, I didn’t know a guy.”

Later in the video, when the officer returned with a ticket, Scott attempted to exit his vehicle, prompting the officer to tell him, “Sit in the car, sir. Stop! Every second I spend with you tells me there’s no way you’re a retired cop.”

Scott then pulled out his badge to show the officer as they continued to argue. When the exchange ended and the two began to leave, Scott called the officer a slur for gay men.

“Bye, I have enough money to pay mine, f*ggot,” Scott said.

“Okay, very elegant,” the officer responded. “I’m so glad you’re retired and no longer with the department.”

Scott’s ticket was later amended to a parking violation by Las Vegas Municipal Court, and he paid a $119 fine, according to The Outlet.

Scott was appointed by Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in 2020 a year after retiring as captain of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. His LinkedIn profile states that he teaches several law enforcement classes, including “Avoiding the Police in Police Confrontations,” “Ethics in Leadership,” and “Policing with Pride.”

A spokesperson for the Attorney General’s office condemned Scott’s behavior shortly after the video became public, telling Klas at the time that the office “does not condone Chief Scott’s conduct or comments.”

“Accordingly, and in accordance with office policy, we are conducting an internal investigation into the matter to determine an appropriate course of action that is consistent with our commitment to respect and anti-discrimination,” the spokesperson said. “Chief Scott has expressed sincere remorse and apologizes for his actions. We will have no further comment at this time.”

This article originally appeared on the Defender: Nevada Chief Investigator Loses Job After Calling Police Officer a Homophobic Slur

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