Walsh v. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

Robert Walsh, an Orland Park policeman, was charged with violating several regulations of the police department as the result of a shooting incident. After a hearing before the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Orland Park (Board) he was discharged from service. On review of the administrative proceedings, the circuit court of Cook County affirmed the Board’s decision. Walsh has appealed these determinations, contending (1) the Board did not have jurisdiction over him since he was on disability suspension at the time of the incident and the hearing, and also since he…