Thompson v. Department of Police

Judge Edwin A. Lombard

hThe appellant, Marsha Thompson, seeks review of the Civil Service Commission’s October 24, 2016 decision upholding her forty-five (45) day suspension. Finding that the Commission’s rulings are not arbitrary or capricious, we affirm the decision of the Commission.

*219Facts

In November of 2010, the appellant, Marsha Thompson, an officer of the New Orleans Police Department (“NOPD”), responded to a simple arson call for service. When the appéllant arrived at the scene, she observed burn marks on the apartment’s front door. Investigating the matter, Officer Thompson spoke with…