An investigation by the Eugene Police Auditor’s office into “racist in nature” comments made by an officer found no other wrongdoing within the police department.

The officer, Martin Siller, resigned May 9 after body-camera video that captured his remarks became public.

The auditor’s office, led by Police Auditor Craig Renetzky, reviewed computer logs, video and other records, as well as observations by Siller’s supervisors.

“There was no evidence that any other Eugene officers were aware of any misconduct on the officer’s part, and therefore there were no policy violations for their failure to report the officer’s misconduct,” the auditor’s office said in a “final update” dated Aug. 18 and posted online.

The Eugene Police Auditor reports to the City Council, so it is independent from the Eugene Police Department. 

The auditor’s office found that there were “clear policy violations” by Siller that possibly would have led to him losing his job.

Some citizens called for a change in leadership at the department after Siller’s remarks became public.

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner, who has condemned Siller’s remarks, said shortly after Siller’s resignation he had no choice but to accept the officer’s choice to leave the department.

The auditor’s office reached the same conclusion, stating that “under the law, the EPD would not have been able to prevent him from resigning and force him into termination proceedings instead.”

“We found that the EPD handled the matter appropriately and cooperated fully in our investigation,” the report said.

The Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training has an open case reviewing Siller. It has the authority to revoke the certification of law enforcement officers.

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