The DOC has established that it conducted a reasonably thorough review of Mr. Kumar’s qualifications for appointment as a DOC Correction Officer and that his spotty employment record and a possible pattern of aggressive behavior over the past five year period provides reasonable justification for the decision to bypass
The 1-day suspension of a Springfield police captain was affirmed by the Commission, finding he had posted offensive comments online targeted at public citizens in the context of a political discussion. The captain’s offensive language interfered with his duty as a police officer to treat all citizens with respect.
