Caroline Fletcher-Dagenais

The appellant police officer appealed a Hearing Officer's decision finding him guilty of discreditable conduct and deceit, and the resulting penalty of dismissal.

The misconduct involved fabricating an anonymous traffic complaint against a known community member, conducting unauthorized database queries, and making false statements during the subsequent investigation.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission dismissed the appellant's motion to introduce fresh evidence and dismissed the appeal on all grounds.

The Commission found the Hearing Officer's credibility assessments, rejection of the appellant's medical defence, and conclusion that the telecommunication recording system was reliable were reasonable.

The penalty of dismissal was upheld as falling within the reasonable range given the seriousness of the misconduct.