D.G.I. Stewart

The appellant police officer appealed his conviction and penalty of dismissal for discreditable conduct, arising from allegations that he engaged in sexual relations with prostitutes while working in the morality squad.

The appellant argued that the charge sheet was defective, that cross-examination was improperly restricted, and that the penalty was too harsh.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission dismissed the appeal, finding that the charge sheet was valid, the restricted cross-examination involved irrelevant collateral matters, and the penalty of dismissal was appropriate given the officer's conduct with members of the public with whom he had a professional relationship.