Tovey v. City of Jacksonville

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

Veronica Blanchard complained to the Jacksonville Police Department that appellant Mark Tovey, a Jacksonville police officer, had sexual intercourse with her while he was on duty. The Internal Affairs Division of the police department conducted an investigation of the alleged incident. A report on the investigation was prepared and given to the chief of police. As a result, the chief suspended appellant from the force without pay for ten (10) days and placed him on probation for one year. Appellant appealed the disciplinary action to the Civil Service Commission of…