Two Utah peace officers were suspended for taking part in a photoshoot with British models, who were only wearing bikinis last fall.
Justin Hansen, a State Bureau of Investigation agent, and Rob Wilkinson, a Utah Highway Patrol sergeant, were both seen in a promotional video for a “Hot Shots” calendar. The video was posted in October and shows the two in camouflage gear and are identified as police officers.
In the video, which has over 1 million views, the models are seen using heavy weapons and riding around in military vehicles.
According to the Salt Lake City Tribune, the Department of Public Safety suspended them in December. Hansen received a one-day suspension, while Wilkinson was suspended for three days. They were suspended without pay.
The Tribune received the discipline records last week after submitting a request.
Wilkinson and Hansen did not get permission from their supervisors to participate in the video, notes The Associated Press. Their supervisors didn’t even hear about the video until clips were seen on local news.
The two were suspended for wearing their uniform for promotional purposes. They did not comment on their suspension.
Warning: NSFW video
screenshot from Hot Shots Calendar YouTube video