The appellant, a member of the public, appealed a Hearing Officer's decision finding a police constable not guilty of misconduct for an allegedly unlawful or unnecessary arrest.
The appellant had been stopped for an expired license plate and was subsequently arrested for "about to assault" after exiting his vehicle.
The Commission reviewed the Hearing Officer's assessment of credibility and findings of fact.
The Commission held that the Hearing Officer's conclusion that the arrest was lawful and necessary was reasonable and supported by clear and convincing evidence, given the officer's perception of threat cues.
The appeal was dismissed.
