Ford v. City of Richmond

By Judge Melvin R. Hughes, Jr.

These are four cases where four City of Richmond police officers have appealed to this court asserting that an administrative determination finding that their claims relating to employment are not grievable is in error.

The officers contend that the police bureau, through the actions of the Police Chief, Jerry A. Oliver, transferred them due to rumors of wrongdoing. They contend that the transfers were disciplinary and punitive and thus deserving of a panel hearing before the Personnel Board as grievable. They want to have an opportunity to show that their…