In 2006, Officer Atteberry was accused of misusing the $475 annual clothing allowance by submitting receipts for items he intended to return, thereby deceiving the city into believing he had spent the allowance appropriately. This led to his termination on September 13, 2006. Atteberry appealed the decision, but the Cedar Falls Civil Service Commission upheld his dismissal, citing concerns about his integrity and potential liability for the department. ([wcfcourier.com](https://wcfcourier.com/news/top_story/first-officer-hearing-concludes-decision-may-come-today/article_f58f4f8d-d908-5a15-863f-625f54d9fc8c.html?utm_source=openai))
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