Britton v. City of North Las Vegas

OPINION

While serving as Deputy Marshall for respondent City of North Las Vegas (“City”), appellant became involved in a verbal argument with Chief Marshall Don Dixon concerning the administration of the overtime call-out program. Appellant became upset and requested leave time. Upon being denied leave time, appellant removed his radio and badge, placed them on his desk, and proceeded home. Before leaving work, however, appellant telephoned Thomas Stephens, in his capacity as City’s equal employment opportunity officer, and scheduled an appointment.

Sometime after appellant left work, Dixon…