Diggs v. Department of Police

JOY COSSICH LOBRANO, Judge.

| Appellant, Rydell Diggs, appeals the ruling of the Civil Service Commission denying his appeal following termination of his employment with the New Orleans Police Department (“NOPD”). Appellant’s employment was terminated for violation of internal rules regarding adherence to law, truthfulness and professionalism. Specifically, the Appointing Authority, NOPD, determined that appellant violated criminal statutes relative to aggravated battery, simple battery and theft. For reasons that follow, we affirm the ruling of the Civil Service Commission.

It is undisputed…