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.
