Legal Opinion
Regis v. Department of Police
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided May 24, 2017No. 2016-CA-0821PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JAMES F. MCKAY III, GHIEF-JUDGE
11 Sergeant Irma Regis (“Sgt. Regis”) seeks review of the decision of the Civil Service Commission (“CSC”), denying her appeal of the discipline imposed by the New Orleans Police Department (“NOPD”). For the reasons set forth below, we affirm in part and reverse in part.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
• At the time of the actions that form the basis for the complaint, Sgt. Regis was employed by the NOPD as a police officer with permanent status. On March 21, 2011, Officer Lawrence Fortuna (“Officer'Fortu-na”) conducted a traffic stop that resulted in the arrest…
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