City of San Antonio v. Poulos

Dissenting Opinion

POPE, Justice.

I respectfully dissent. The Commission ruled that the charges lodged against of*146ficer Poulos were sufficient and that he had violated these rules set out in the charges:

“RULE XX, Section 120. Neglect of duty;

Failure or refusal to carry out instructions;

Violation of any of the rules and regulations of the department.

1. That portion of Rule 16 which provides :

‘Officers shall report promptly * * * all information they may receive about any violation or suspected violation.’

2. That portion of Rule 29 which provides :

‘No member of the Department shall willfully…