Arbitrator Upholds Termination of Police Officer Based on Threats to a Fellow Police Officer and Dishonest Responses During Internal Investigation
A dishonest police officer is “damaged goods.” Arbitrator upholds termination of police officer based on threats to a fellow police officer and dishonest responses during internal investigation. Most local government employees are protected by collective bargaining agreements. These agreements provide that any decision to suspend or terminate employment is subject to review by an arbitrator…