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Demotion appeal dismissed. Commission lacks jurisdiction to hear appeals regarding provisionally promoted employees who are demoted to their permanent position.
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The 1-day suspension of the Compound Lieutenant at MCI Shirley was affirmed by the Commission as he failed to follow the orders of his captain to remove an inmate with a planned use of force. The Appellant claimed that he was told that the captain had recalled this order, but he failed to verify this information.
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Discipline Appeal dated January 25, 2017 O'Leary, John v. City of Salem - Related Appeals Court Decision 1/25/17
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The Commission upheld the termination of a municipal police officer whose pattern of on-duty and off-duty misconduct, resulting from his alcohol abuse and a failure to avail himself of the numerous opportunities afforded to him to seek treatment, provided just cause to discharge him.
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Discipline appeal denied. There was just cause for the MBTA Police Department to terminate the Appellant from his position as police sergeant for neglect of duty and untruthfulness related to an allegation of excessive force regarding a subordinate employee.
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Discipline Appeal dated November 28, 2017 Otero, Daniel v. City of Lowell - Related Superior Court Decision 11/28/17
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The Commission granted the appeal of a State Police Training Trooper, challenging the forfeiture of 10-days accrued time off for participation diverting proceeds from recycling breathalyzers to fund a retirement party. The Commission found that the Appellant was likely unaware the proceeds would be improperly used.
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Since the Appellant has also filed a discrimination complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Civil Service Commission is dismissing this appeal until MCAD has issued a final decision on the Appellant’s complaint.
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The Commission dismissed the Appellant’s appeal as it lacks jurisdiction to hear a disciplinary appeal from a probationary firefighter. Further, based on a careful review, the Commission opted not to initiate an investigation.
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The Commission modified the discharge of a Pittsfield Highway Maintenance Craftsman for his inability to lift 50 pounds due to a back injury as well as his use of anti-anxiety medication while on duty. The Commission gave the City 60 days to conduct a comprehensive fitness for duty evaluation.