City of Englewood v. Englewood Career Service Board

Opinion by

Judge REED.

Defendants, Englewood Career Service Board (Board) and John L. Leydon, appeal the judgment of the trial court which reinstated the decision of the City of Engle-wood (City) to terminate Leydon’s employment. We reverse.

Leydon was discharged by the City from his position as a police sergeant as the result of disciplinary action following an off-duty incident at his home. He filed an appeal of his dismissal with the Board. Pursuant to the City’s code, the Board appointed a hearing officer to conduct eviden-tiary hearings. After lengthy hearings, the hearing officer found…