MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police detective who drove to work drunk, twice within two weeks, was suspended 60 days for violating department policies according to police officials.

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Detective Jeff McPike, was ordered to serve that suspension without pay for showing up to work under the influence of alcohol. An investigation showed he drove his personal car to work on both occasions, a 2007 Red Dodge four door. He was not carrying his firearm, WISC-TV reported.

The first incident happened on FEB. 28, 2008. A co-worker noticed alcohol on McPike's breath and reported it to a supervisor who confronted McPike about it.

As the investigation into the first incident was coming to close, McPike was instructed to return to work on "light-duty status" on March 13. On that day, McPike's supervisor noticed the detective had been drinking and determined McPike had again reported to work with a measurable level of alcohol in his body. He was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated in the second incident.

According to a Madison Police Department Professional Standards and Internal Affairs document, the Madison City Attorney's office could not meet the burden of proof required to prosecute the first incident, so McPike was not charged with OWI.

"We feel confident that we are able to police our own, and in this case a violation found," said Madison police captain Carl Gloede. "Anytime one of our own has a stumble in life, it is disappointing and we're shocked, but the fact is we're a very tight family, we all rally around each other, we give support, encouragement, and help."

Police officials said that help does not include special treatment, and that the violation of the code of conduct is taken seriously, WISC-TV reported.

McPike was found to be in violation of three departmental policies, dealing with unlawful conduct, untruthfulness, and the use of intoxicants or a controlled substance. The detective was suspended for 20 days without pay for the first incident and an additional 40 days without pay for the second.

The Internal Affairs summary was completed June 24. Madison police released publicly on July 3.

Some area residents felt that the punishment wasn't tough enough.

"I'm stunned, and personally I would think that he should be terminated for that," said Bill Egstad of Sun Prairie.

Madison resident Christina Bishop was injured by a drunk driver six years ago and also felt that McPike's punishment was not severe enough.

"If he's a police officer, he's perhaps going to be behind the wheel ofa police car and again enforcing the rules and not breaking them, so I think 60 days is just a slap on the wrist," said Bishop. "When I see a police officer on the road, especially late at night when there are people under the influence driving, it makes me feel a little bit better.

"But to know there's a police officer -- hopefully just this one, that really questions my feelings on are they really out there to make sure everyone is safe," said Bishop.

McPike is the son of former Madison East High Principal Milt McPike who passed away March 30 after a battle with cancer.

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