The appellant, an off-duty police officer, was involved in a driving altercation where he assaulted a civilian, causing extensive facial damage.
He was convicted of assault causing bodily harm under the Criminal Code.
Following a disciplinary hearing under the Police Services Act, he was found guilty of discreditable conduct and dismissed from the police service.
He appealed the penalty to the Ontario Civilian Police Commission, arguing it was disproportionate and disparate compared to other cases.
The Commission dismissed the appeal, finding the severity of the violence and the officer's lack of credibility—highlighted by his reliance on a fabricated timeline regarding his father's accident to claim emotional stress—justified the penalty of dismissal.