Lawless v. Bach

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Day.

Plaintiff in error, hereinafter referred to as plaintiff, is here contesting his dismissal from the Denver Police Department. He was dismissed by the Chief of Police on specific charges alleging violation of three sections of the Rules and Regulations of the Police Department.

The dismissal was approved by the Manager of Safety and appeal was taken to the Denver Civil Service Commission as provided in the City Charter. The Commission found plaintiff guilty of the charge set forth in Specification 1, namely, “conduct prejudicial to the good order and police discipline…