Editor’s note: This story was edited on Oct. 29 at 2:45 p.m.
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A former Western Washington University police officer could face a state-level investigation over an on-campus incident.
A spokesperson for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission confirmed to My Bellingham Now that a formal investigation has been recommended against Robert Anderson.
Cascadia Daily News published an extensive investigation diving deep into the background of the incident and what lies ahead for the Anderson.
Anderson was fired by the university last year after he assaulted a suspect while they were in handcuffs.
My Bellingham Now previously reported that the suspect, who wasn’t a student, had been accused of breaking into a car on WWU’s campus.
The Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office reviewed the case and chose to pursue assault charges against Anderson.
State officials say that he hasn’t held a job in law enforcement since December, but his credentials are current and remain valid.
