The appellant, a police constable with over ten years of service, appealed the penalty of dismissal imposed for neglect of duty, deceit, and insubordination.
The appellant had left his designated patrol area, made false entries in his notebook, and failed to submit a comprehensive report as ordered.
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission allowed the appeal against penalty, finding that dismissal was too severe given the appellant's unblemished record and in comparison with penalties applied by other forces.
The penalty was reduced to a reduction in grade from first to second class constable for twelve months.
