D.G.I. Stewart, Q.C.

The appellant, an off-duty police officer, was convicted of discreditable conduct after uttering a profanity at a police station following a discussion about a parking ticket.

He appealed the conviction and penalty.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission allowed the appeal, finding that the isolated use of the profanity in the presence of only a few officers did not carry the potential to bring wide discredit upon the reputation of the police force.

The conviction and punishment were quashed.