Cianciulli v. Village of Bronxville Board of Police Commissioners

The petitioner was involved in an altercation with a fellow police officer. At a disciplinary hearing conducted by the Village of Bronxville Board of Police Commissioners (hereinafter the Board), evidence was presented that the petitioner punched a fellow officer in the face, breaking his nose. There was also evidence that the petitioner attempted to kick the other officer after that officer had fallen to the ground.

Contrary to the petitioner’s contention, the determination that he was guilty of misconduct relating to the altercation is supported by substantial evidence (see Matter of…