Cobb County v. Jones

Pope, Judge.

In March 1985 appellee James Alex Jones, a Cobb County policeman, was involved in a shooting incident while on duty. Following an internal investigation, the police department determined that Jones had violated police policy in regard to use of force and ordered that Jones’ rank be reduced one grade and that he be suspended for 30 days. Jones appealed the actions to the Cobb County Civil Service Board (Board).

On June 18, 1985 the Board met and considered Jones’ appeal. Although there was a quorum, only four of the five Board members were present. At the conclusion of the hearing,…