David G.I. Stewart Q,C.

The appellant, an off-duty police officer, was involved in an incident at his son's hockey game and began investigating it.

His superior ordered him to cease his involvement and turn the matter over to the local police force.

The appellant continued to interview witnesses and have statements typed at the police station.

He was convicted of disobeying a lawful order and received an admonition.

On appeal, he argued his actions were personal and not part of his police function.

The Commission dismissed the appeal, finding that he was acting as a police officer and could not indirectly do what he was ordered not to do.