It is unlawful and official misconduct for any member of the police department or other officers or public employee to dispose of, alter or deface a traffic citation or any copy thereof, or the record of the issuance or disposition of any traffic citation, complaint or warrant, in a manner other than as required in this article. (Ord. 5212 § 1 (Exh. E), 1999; 1957 code § 9.04.470(F).)