Nirk v. City of Kent Civil Service Commission

— William N. Nirk appeals an order affirming the decision of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Kent (Commission) discharging him from the police department for allegedly giving false testimony in court.

At the discharge hearing, counsel for the City of Kent initially stated, "The witness should be sworn. Do you swear your witnesses?" The chairman of the Commission responded: "We do not." Following direct examination of the first witness, Nirk's counsel made various objections, and at one point stated, "And may I inquire of the Commission if it is the Commission's policy not to swear…