Swaydis v. Commonwealth, Pennsylvania State Police

Opinion by

President Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

State Police Trooper Forrest M. Swaydis was dismissed by the Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner’s order. We reverse.

Swaydis was charged with violations of both the Pennsylvania State Police Field Regulations and the Pennsylvania Crimes Code.1 The Court Martial Board found him guilty of all but two charges and recommended dismissal, suspension without pay or a written reprimand. The Commissioner adopted the recommendation of dismissal. Swaydis appeals.

Four d.ays of testimony were taken before the Court Martial Board and Swaydis now alleges several…