Harkness v. City of Burley

BISTLINE, Justice.

I

Plaintiff-appellant Harkness began employment with the City of Burley Police Department as a part-time dispatcher in November, 1967, while attending the College of Southern Idaho. In this initial position Harkness was a probationary employee. Subsequently Harkness worked for the Department as a parking meter officer, a patrolman, a detective, and finally a division commander. He was regularly and continuously employed with the Department from November 27, 1967 to October 2, 1981. On the latter date, Chief of Police Messley terminated Harkness’ employment.

Chief Messley gave…