Harp v. New York City Police Department

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

The order of the Appellate Division, insofar as appealed from, should be reversed, with costs, and the petition dismissed in its entirety.

After a disciplinary hearing, the Police Commissioner found that petitioner Jeffrey Harp, an Internal Affairs officer, wrongfully made false and misleading statements while under oath at an official interview regarding his activities in connection with a matter under Internal Affairs investigation. The Appellate Division held that this determination was supported by substantial evidence. Finding the administrative penalty to…