City of Jackson v. Moore

IRVING, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. The City of Jackson (City) appeals the judgment of the Hinds County Circuit Court affirming the order of the Jackson Civil Service Commission (Commission) reversing Officer Slade Moore’s termination from the Jackson Police Department (JPD) for his use of excessive force in making arrests, particularly in the arrest of Chad Calcóte. The City contends that the Commission’s decision to reinstate Officer Moore is not based on substantial evidence, is arbitrary and capricious, and is beyond the scope of the power granted to the Commission under Mississippi law.

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