Case Name: In the Matter of Thomas F. Prentice, Petitioner, v. William Connelie, as Superintendent of the New York State Police, et al., Respondents
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 1977-01-14
Citations: 55 A.D.2d 1014
Docket Number: 
Parties: In the Matter of Thomas F. Prentice, Petitioner, v William Connelie, as Superintendent of the New York State Police, et al., Respondents.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 55
Pages: 1014–1014

Head Matter:
In the Matter of Thomas F. Prentice, Petitioner, v William Connelie, as Superintendent of the New York State Police, et al., Respondents.

Opinion:
Determination unanimously confirmed, without costs. Memorandum: The findings and determination of respondent Superintendent of State Police were clearly supported by substantial evidence. The standards established for the conduct of State Police officers were reasonable and petitioner had been informed thereof. He grossly violated such standards, and his actions tended to bring discredit to the department. Since petitioner was a probationary officer, the punishment of dismissal was not shocking or excessive. (Article' 78 proceeding transferred by order of Cayuga Supreme Court.) Present — Marsh, P. J., Cardamone, Simons, Dillon, and Witmer, JJ.