OFFICER QUITS AFTER FAILING DRUG TEST

Random Screening Finds Cocaine

LOUISVILLE - A 26-year veteran of the Jefferson County Police Department
has resigned after testing positive for cocaine in a random drug screening,
according to Chief William Carcara.

Capt. Daniel Borden, commander of the department's C District that covers
Fairdale and Okolona, resigned Thursday, Carcara said.

"It's very disappointing to have to deal with this type of personnel
issue," Carcara said on Saturday. "But since I've been chief for 31/2
years, I've seen that police officers are human beings and human beings
make mistakes. Unfortunately, in our occupation we cannot tolerate mistakes
that cross the line into the criminal realm..."

Borden, 51, had been on emergency suspension since June 3, when the
department learned he failed the drug test, Carcara said. He said Borden
had a "very good career" with the department prior to the drug screen.
Borden is still eligible for retirement benefits.