Bland v. City of Trenton

WASSERSTROM, Chief Judge.

Jerome D. Bland sought review under the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 536,1 concerning his termination as a police officer for the City of Trenton. The circuit court reversed and remanded to the City Council of Trenton for reconsideration and further action. We in turn reverse the Circuit Court’s judgment and reinstate the termination of Bland’s employment.

Bland was a Lieutenant on the Trenton police force and upon the departure of the Chief of Police, he took over briefly as Acting Chief in the fall of 1976. However, on September 15, 1976, John R. Lee was…