The appellant, a police officer, was found guilty of four allegations of misconduct relating to the misappropriation of approximately $4,000.
The Hearing Officer ordered his dismissal forthwith, a decision upheld by the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services.
On appeal to the Divisional Court, the appellant argued against the penalty.
Applying a standard of reasonableness, the court found that the Commission properly considered all relevant factors and that dismissal was within the range of available penalties for fraudulent activity by a police officer.
The appeal was dismissed.
