Hayden v. Suffolk County Police Department

— Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to review a determination of the respondent Suffolk County Police Department dated May 14, 1986, which, after a hearing, revoked the petitioner’s pistol license.

Adjudged that the determination is confirmed, and the proceeding is dismissed on the merits, with costs.

The determination of the Hearing Officer that the petitioner lacked "good moral character”, which is a statutory prerequisite to issuance of a pistol permit (Penal Law § 400.00 [1] [a]), was supported by substantial evidence adduced at a hearing (see, CPLR 7803 [4]). The petitioner was issued…