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When cops lie it's a deal breaker with the agency and the courts. Most cases of false reporting are discovered by the agency. Once the allegation is substantiated the officer can no longer be viewed as a credible witness in court. Agencies are required to notify prosecutors when this happens. The officer is then either let go or resigns.
Whether the officer is charged with a crime based on the lie is up to the prosecuting authority. The ex-officer is open to civil liability as well.
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