Jefferys v. Comptroller

This appeal involves the pension rights of a sergeant in the municipal police force, who was formerly assigned to the detective bureau as a detective of the first grade. At the time of his service as a detective, however, the petitioner held the rank of first grade patrolman. When promoted to sergeant in 1946, his designation as a detective was revoked and he was assigned to the uniformed force. This resulted in a reduction in pay.

Detectives of the first grade, pursuant to statute (Administrative Code of City of New York, § 434a-3.0, subd. b), are required to be paid the same salary as…