Conn. Bd. of Med. Town of Guilford and Capt. Case No. MPP-3875, Decision No. Appellate court holds that persons on probationary promotion are not entitled to seek court review of demotions. Idealistic sergeant, critical of methods, was subject of intense surveillance.
Appellate court affirms demotion for minor infractions discovered during surveillance.
Law requiring a hearing for removal does not require a hearing for demotion. Captains, promoted three years earlier in spite of failing test scores, were lawfully demoted by new chief. Employee cannot compel his own demotion. First amendment protects employees from demotion from untenured positions.