Coleman v. Anne Arundel County Police Department

KENNEY, Judge.

This appeal arises out of disciplinary action taken against appellant, Charles Coleman, by the Chief of Police of Anne Arundel County (the “Chief’) pursuant to a recommendation from the Administrative Hearing Board (the “Board”). Appellant petitioned for judicial review, and the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County affirmed the Board’s decision. Appellant raises five questions for our review:

1. Whether the Department erred, as a matter of law, and acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner, when it failed to comply with departmental rules mandating an interview with Cpl.…