State ex rel. Pistillo v. City of Shaker Heights

The Court of Appeals denied a writ of mandamus sought to order respondents to reinstate appellant on the payroll as a member of the police department of the city of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This decision of the Court of Appeals is before us on an appeal as of right.

On May 12, 1967, appellant was charged with neglect of duty, contrary to the Rules and Regulations of the Shaker Heights Police Department. After a hearing before the Mayor, in his capacity as Safety Director, appellant pleaded guilty to the charges.

On June 9, 1967, the Director of Public Safety suspended appellant for 30 days and…