The Superior Court affirmed the Commission's decision to overturn the demotion of a police sergeant as the Town failed to show just cause for the demotion.
The Commission allowed the appeal of a recently promoted Winchester Police Sergeant who was demoted to Patrol Officer primarily for his alleged mishandling of a an unusually complex hit-and-run incident. A preponderance of the evidence failed to establish he engaged in misconduct or serious violations of his duties.
Based on the unique circumstances involved in this appeal, the Commission granted limited relief to two firefighters who were harmed through no fault of their own after two temporary fire lieutenant promotions were temporarily rescinded in order to correct a prior admin. error.
The Commission dismissed the Appellant’s bypass appeal for the position of Fire Alarm Operator as, upon further review, it was determined that the Appellant was not bypassed for appointment since the one candidate appointed to the position was ranked above the Appellant.
