NY District Attorney Sandra Doorley who was caught speeding and berating cops releases groveling apology after being busted on bodycam

A New York district attorney has issued a formal apology after she was captured on bodycam berating a cop over a speeding ticket.

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley released a video statement on Monday in response to viral footage that saw her arguing with a Webster cop and calling him an 'a**h****.'

'Last Monday, I failed you and the standards that I hold myself to and for that, I am so sorry. What I did was wrong - no excuses, I take full responsibility for my actions,' Doorley said.

'I fell short of the values I've held for myself during my entire 33-year career. I didn't treat this officer with the respect that he deserved. All police officers deserve respect. I am truly and sincerely sorry.'

Doorley then claimed her reaction was due to a stressful day that saw her 'dealing with three homicides.'

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley released a video statement on Monday in response to the viral police footage that sees her arguing with a Webster cop

The disagreement stemmed from a traffic stop performed when Doorley exceeded the posted speed limit by 20 mph

When the officer explains the reason for the stop, she responds, 'I don't really care' before phoning the Webster chief of police

The Rochester City Council sent a letter to Attorney General Letitia James on Saturday, asking her to investigate Doorley's behavior

'I watched a video where an innocent cab driver was executed and I was still reeling from a frightening medical concern that my husband received that afternoon,' she continued.'

'But we all have bad days and stress and it was wrong for me to take it out on an officer who was just doing his job. While I previously apologized to him, I will say it again, I’m sorry. Police already have a tough job and that day, I made this officer’s job harder.

Doorley then outlined the steps she would take to 'hold herself accountable.' 

'First- I already pled guilty to the speeding ticket and I will willingly pay the fine,' she said. 'Next, I'm referring the entire matter to a district attorney from another county for review and will fully cooperate with that investigation.'

The district attorney also vowed to self-report the incident to a grievance committee.

'Finally, If one of my assistant district attorneys had acted this way, I would’ve disciplined them. So I’m disciplining myself,' she said.

'I will take ethics training to remind myself that professionalism matters. I’ve been humbled by my own stupidity and I am fully to blame.'

Doorley, the first woman elected to her post, switched parties from Democratic to Republican in 2015. She was re-elected in 2019.

The groveling apology came just days after the Rochester City Council sent a letter to Attorney General Letitia James, beseeching her to investigate the DA's conduct.

'Recent body camera footage, shared by the Webster Police Department, has raised significant concerns regarding Doorley's behavior during a traffic stop in Webster, New York,' the letter read.

'This incident has led us to question her fitness to serve as District Attorney, and we believe an investigation by your office is warranted.'

The document was signed by all nine city council members, who believe Doorley violated the standards of 'ethics, accountability and respect for the law' that her title necessitates.

Meanwhile, locals have said Doorley's behavior makes a mockery of the law and could lead to criminals saying they'd ignored laws because they felt like it - the same excuse used by the woman paid to prosecute them.

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley faces an inquiry into her behavior after she was caught on bodycam swearing at a police officer

The councilmembers believe Doorley violated the standards of 'ethics, accountability and respect for the law' that a district attorney should be held to

The heated altercation stemmed from an incident on April 22, when an officer followed Doorley to her home after she was flagged for driving 20 miles over the speed limit in her hulking GMC Yukon SUV. 

Doorley only admitted that she was driving 55 mph in a 35 mph zone after the humiliating bodycam video surfaced.

The footage opens with Doorley telling an officer, 'I'm sorry. I'm the DA. I was going 55 coming from work.'

When the officer explains the reason for the traffic stop, Doorley responds, 'I don't really care.'

The officer then instructs her to step outside her garage, but she refuses.

As things continue to escalate, the district attorney dials Webster Chief of Police Dennis Kohlmeier on her cellphone and asks, 'Can you please tell them to leave me alone?'

As the officer tells her that she made the situation a bigger deal than it had to be by refusing to pull over, Doorley responds, 'Just write me the traffic ticket.'

She passes the phone to the officer, telling him 'leave me alone, this is ridiculous' and 'just go away'.

Doorley released a statement on Thursday admitting that she exceeded the speed limit and reaffirming her 'commitment to the public'

She can be heard calling the officer an 'a**hole' as she fetches her badge from her car

As the camera keeps rolling, Doorley tells the officer that she knows the law better than him and at one point calls him an 'a**h***'.

'What is it you're so against me? I'm doing my job. You say you're a DA?' the cop asks.

'I am the DA,' she retorts, uttering the profanity as she retrieves her badge from her car.

She later moans that she had a bad day 'dealing with murders in the city'.

Doorley released a statement on Thursday, admitting that she exceeded the speed limit, but was 'less than half a mile away' from her neighborhood.

Once she realized the officer intended to pull her over, Doorley claimed, 'I called the Webster Police Chief to inform him that I was not a threat and that I would speak to the Officer at my house down the street'.

She pleaded guilty to a traffic violation in municipal court 'because I believe in accepting responsibility for my actions and had no intention of using my position to receive a benefit'.

'Nobody, including your District Attorney, is above the rule of law, even traffic laws. Anybody who knows me understands without a doubt that I have dedicated my entire 33-year career to the safety of this community,' Doorley continued.

'My work to ensure the safety and respect of law enforcement is well proven time and time again. I stand by my work and stand by my commitment to the public safety of Monroe County.'