Potts v. Department of State Police

Petitioner appeals from his dismissal by the superintendent of the State Police1 pursuant to ORS 181.290 for insubordination.2 A trial board, convened pursuant to statute and rule,3 had found petitioner guilty of insubordination and recommended his removal from the Oregon State Police. Petitioner assigns as error several findings of fact and conclusions of law by the board.

In November 1976, the superintendent became aware of expressions of disparagement of him and dissatisfaction with the Oregon State Police made by several troopers at the Multnomah station to a recruit. The superintendent…