'National shame' follows fatal park shootings

If he were out of uniform, speaking as a private citizen and driving his personal vehicle, then it wouldn't be an issue. His use of the police uniform and use of his police vehicle and city-bought gasoline to travel to the meeting falls under "city funds, supplies, vehicles, or facilities."

He is responsible for overseeing the use of federal grant money at LMPD, which subjects him to the federal Hatch Act. This also bans on-duty political activity. He should initiate a PSU case on himself to clear his name.