Dronet v. Department of Police

WARD, Judge.

The Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department terminated the employment of Police Officer Patrick Dronet for his conduct during a domestic disturbance between Dronet and his former girl friend. Dronet appealed to the Civil Service Commission of the City of New Orleans, but that Commission upheld the decision of the Superintendent. Dronet has appealed that ruling to this court. We affirm.

Dronet argues that the Superintendent lacked cause for ordering termination because Dronet’s admitted improper conduct did not affect the efficiency of the New Orleans Police Department.…