Blais v. Delaney

DECISION

This case is before the Court on appeal from a decision of the Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights (LEOBR) Hearing Committee. G.L. 1956 § 42-28.6-1 et seq. William Blais (Appellant or Blais) Appellant is contesting his 25 day suspension without pay. Jurisdiction is pursuant to § 42-18.6-12.

I

Facts and Travel

Appellant, while on duty as a police officer, was involved in a physical altercation with another officer. This altercation took place in the presence of a dispatcher and civilian who was present as part of the "citizen ride along program."

Appellant was served with a "charging…