After several troubles within the Schenectady Police Department, they're now trying to restore their image as a police officer is fired for official misconduct. Our Erin Connolly joined us from City Hall with the latest.

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Karaskiewicz was one of five officers accused of beating alleged drunk driver Donald Randolph in December of 2007. Karaskiewicz was charged with failure to file a report after use of force. He's the fifth Schenectady police officer to resign or be fired from the force in the past six months. He's also the second officer Schenectady Mayor Brian Stratton terminated, the first being John Lewis.

Stratton says they're trying to change their image. He hopes these consequences send a message.

"A police officer who either intentionally or through gross incompetence, arrests someone without legal basis to do so and then physically mistreats or allows other officers to mistreat that suspect will be removed from their position in Schenectady, period," Stratton said.

We spoke with Karaskiewicz's attorney. He said he and his client disagree with the termination and fully intend to appeal it.

Karaskiewicz had been a member of the police department for nine years.