"We needed to point out what good practice was in handling allegations of misconduct," he said.

The case comes as the department has had to contend with other allegations of sexual misconduct.

Each complaint can include more than one allegation of misconduct.

He now wants public hearings on the sexual and official misconduct allegations against him.

Commissioner Kelly said the department would look into any allegations of misconduct.

At the same time, the system must allow judges to respond to allegations of misconduct in a fair way.

Two principals have been suspended based on allegations of financial misconduct.

The violation was not reported to the public until September 2012, when allegations of misconduct surfaced in the media.

This was due to public allegations of misconduct on Wellinghausen's part.

Newspaper and broadcast reports said the inquiry involved allegations of sexual misconduct.