Cancelose v. City of Greenbelt

ROSALYN B. BELL, Judge.

Ralph J. Cancelóse, a City of Greenbelt police officer, filed a complaint against the City to show cause why he should not receive a hearing under the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights (LEOBR), Md.Code Ann. Art. 27, §§ 727-734D (1957, 1987 Repl.Vol.). This action followed notice to him by the City of his termination as a police officer. The trial judge of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County dismissed Cancelose’s complaint. He, in turn, has appealed, contending:

—He is entitled to a hearing under the LEOBR prior to termination by the City; and

—He is…