Dr. Klarreich

The appellant, a police officer with 19 years of service, appealed a penalty of immediate dismissal imposed after he pled guilty to seven counts of insubordination and one count of neglect of duty.

The misconduct involved over 100 unauthorized CPIC checks, inappropriate relationships with women known to have criminal records, and negligent administration of police duties.

The appellant argued that the Hearing Officer failed to adequately consider mitigating factors, including his personal circumstances and depression.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission dismissed the appeal, finding that the Hearing Officer's decision was reasonable, properly weighed the aggravating and mitigating factors, and correctly concluded that the appellant's protracted pattern of serious misconduct warranted dismissal.

The appellant police officer appealed a penalty of dismissal imposed after he pled guilty to discreditable conduct.

The charge arose from a criminal conviction for uttering death threats against his wife and mother-in-law, which he communicated to his young children.

This was his second disciplinary conviction relating to domestic violence.

The Ontario Civilian Police Commission dismissed the appeal, finding that the Hearing Officer considered all relevant factors, including the seriousness of the offence, the need for deterrence, and the damage to the police service's reputation, and that the penalty was within the appropriate range.