Guam § 77125 - Damage or Loss of Property by Neglect; Deduction from Pay.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 77125 — Damage or Loss of Property by Neglect; Deduction from Pay., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77125. Damage or Loss of Property by Neglect; Deduction from Pay.
(a) The Chief of Police may take disciplinary action against any member of the Department who:
(1) while making unauthorized use of Department property, causes loss or damage to the
property; or
(2) while making authorized use of Department property, is grossly negligent in using or caring
for the property and causes loss or damage to the property.
(b) If it is shown to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police that the property was lost or damaged in any
manner described in Subsection (a) of this Section, there shall be incrementally deducted from the pay of
the responsible member the amount of money necessary to repair or replace the article, or articles, damaged,
lost or destroyed based upon the value at the time of loss or damage.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 77125
What does Guam Code Annotated § 77125 cover?
Section 77125 ("Damage or Loss of Property by Neglect; Deduction from Pay.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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