OFFENSE

EMPLOYER’S PENALTY

RESULT ON APPEAL

DESCRIPTION

CASE NAME

Conduct Unbecoming, On Duty

Termination

Termination

Police chief terminated for directing a sergeant to advise patrol officers that their handguns could be withdrawn from use unless they voted for a change of leadership in their union. Court rejected argument that complaining officers were not credible, reasoning that credibility determinations were best left to the original hearing officer.

Rounds v. Town of Vestal, 2004 WL 3202837 (N.Y.A.D. 2005).

Substance Abuse

Termination

Termination

State Police trooper violated last-chance agreement that he not consume any alcohol on duty or off duty. Court upheld Arbitrator’s finding that Intoxilizer was a reliable instrument in determining blood-alcohol level.

Connecticut State Police Union v. Department of Public Safety, 862 A.2d 344 (Conn.App. 2004).