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Police discipline penalty reduced; Hearing Officer erred in assessing evidence of alcohol consumption.
The appellant police officer appealed a disciplinary penalty of 160 hours forfeiture and mandatory alcohol treatment following a guilty plea to discreditable conduct.
The misconduct involved off-duty belligerence and profane language towards investigating OPP officers.
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission found that the Hearing Officer erred by failing to provide a logical and intelligible analysis of the evidence regarding the appellant's alcohol consumption, ignoring evidence favourable to the appellant.
The Commission revoked the original penalty, finding it harsh and excessive, and substituted a penalty of 80 hours forfeiture while quashing the order for alcohol treatment.
