A 27-year veteran of the Boston Police Department pleaded guilty yesterday to assault charges for shooting a fellow officer with his service weapon after a night of heavy drinking. Officer Paul Durkin has also agreed to resign from the department, which bars convicted felons from its ranks, spokeswoman Elaine Driscoll said. Durkin, who pleaded guilty to one count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, was sentenced to three years of probation and a mandatory evaluation for alcohol abuse. Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis declined to be interviewed, but said in a statement: "Violence is unacceptable in our society, and anyone who engages in violent behavior must be held accountable. Our department is committed to policing our own, which is essential to maintaining public trust and the professional integrity of the Boston Police Department." A message left at Durkin's Easton home was not returned yesterday. George E. Murphy, Durkin's lawyer , declined to comment.
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