Police in Cambridge say officer had just taken off his gun so he could go and it went off

Cambridge Police are reporting some details on the incident with the police officer and self-discharging gun at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School yesterday.

It was reported that while Officer Frank Greenidge was in a single-stall staff bathroom of the Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, Officer Greenidge removed his department issued firearm from its holster and it unintentionally discharged. There were no injuries and the school day continued uninterrupted. Officer Greenidge promptly reported the incident to his supervisor allowing the Police Department to quickly respond and process the scene. The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and Massachusetts State Police were also notified in connection with this incident. Officer Greenidge has been reassigned within the Department pending a complete and thorough review of the incident.

Officer Greenidge has been with the Cambridge Police Department since 1987 and he is a highly regarded member of the school community for his work in the school district and youth sports programs.

Until yesterday, Greenridge had been a CPD youth resource officer, "selected and trained to promote safety within schools."

The department adds:

The Cambridge Police Department has strict policies regarding the use, maintenance, and storage of all department issued firearms. The department is investigating whether there was a violation of those policies. As part of the department’s commitment to transparency, the findings of the investigation will be released once completed.