The Commission allowed the bypass appeal of the Appellant as the City was unable to show a nexus between alleged misconduct from 21 years ago and his ability to serve as a police officer today.
The Appeals Court affirmed a Superior Court decision which held that the Commission was justified in re-opening an appeal based on compelling circumstances and affirming the decision of the State Police to terminate a State Trooper.
The Superior Court affirmed the Commission's decision to re-open a prior Commission decison and affirm the termination of the Appellant by the State Police.