Issues: This case covers (1) the level of proof required to terminate a police officer, (2) the weight given to a Federal Court’s acquittal of a police officer,(3) the importance given to an of f icer’s past work history in relation to the seriousness of the charged offenses, (4) the clarity of the contract language, and (5) the simplicity of the language used in the City’s rules and regulations.

FMCS Case Nos. 12/55103-1 and 12/55104-1 Burden of Proof TRC.ARB 19.10.15

The Grievants were employed as police officers and terminated for alleged actions that a federal investigation revealed that the Grievants committed, which was culminated by an undercover sting operation.