Varela v. City of Reno Civil Service Commission

OPINION

Appellant was discharged from his job as jailer for the Reno Police Department on April 21, 1977, for using excessive force on inmates. He appealed to the Reno Civil Service Commission, which upheld the termination. Appellant then petitioned the district court, which affirmed the Commission’s decision.1

Appellant was discharged by the acting City Manager on the recommendation of the Chief of Police. In a Bill of Particulars, appellant was informed that the dismissal was based upon two specified instances in which he had allegedly used “excessive force” by striking, dragging or kicking…