Reeder v. Board of Police Commissioners

TURNAGE, Presiding Judge.

Mark Reeder was discharged as a police officer in the City of Kansas City for making a political contribution in violation of § 84.830.1, RSMo 1986. On appeal to the circuit court that decision was reversed. The Board of Police Commissioners appeals and contends that the Board acted properly in discharging Reeder. Reversed.

Reeder joined the Kansas City Police Department in January, 1972 and rose to the rank of sergeant. In July, 1982, Reeder learned that a childhood friend of his was serving as treasurer of the Carnes For Congress Committee and the friend spoke with…