Peru City Police Department and City of Peru v. Gregory Martin

OPINION

BAILEY, Judge.

Case Summary

City of Peru Chief of Police Steve Hoover (“Chief Hoover”) recommended the termination of Gregory Martin (“Martin”) from the City of Peru police force on account of excessive force and conduct unbecoming an officer with regard to his repeated use of a Taser upon an elderly nursing home patient. The City of Peru Board of Public Works and Safety (“the Board”) conducted a hearing and terminated Martin’s employment. On appeal, the trial court entered judgment reversing the termination decision, finding the Board decision to be unsupported by substantial evidence…