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Discipline appeal denied. Town had just cause to terminate a police officer for on-duty and off-duty misconduct.
The Commission affirmed the Town of Southbridge’s decision to suspend a police officer for five days based on her failure to follow policies and procedures when responding to a report of animal abuse and her misuse of an emergency personal day.
Superior Court affirmed CSC decision. CSC's decision regarding when probationary period begins was not an error of law.
The Commission dismissed the appeal of a discharged Stoughton police officer because of a lack of jurisdiction.