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Yearly Archives: 1997

By PORAC | March 1, 1997 | Posted in PORAC LDF News

Civil Service Commission Vacates San Mateo Sheriff’s Lieutenant’s 48-Hour Suspension

On January 3, 1997, the San Mateo County Civil Service Commission vacated, in its entirety, San Mateo County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Lopez’ 48—hour suspension. The Sheriff’s Department initially suspended him for allegedly failing to properly supervise subordinates who had inappropriately misused County time and money during prisoner extraditions. Lopez was […]

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By PORAC | February 1, 1997 | Posted in PORAC LDF News

Fraud Charges Dismissed Against Gardena Cop

Fraud charges against Gardena Police Officer David Burch were dismissed in October 1996. The complaint contained two counts alleging violations of Penal Code Section 72. It charged that Officer Burch filed two overtime slips for court appearances which the District Attorney’s office believed were not attended by Burch. The department’s […]

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By PORAC | February 1, 1997 | Posted in PORAC LDF News

San Mateo County Correctional Officer Prevails in Arbitration

In a disciplinary case submitted to final and binding arbitration, Correctional Officer Brian Haslinger prevailed in an arbitration which completely exonerated him of misconduct. Haslinger was represented by Dan Connolly of LDF Panel Firm Clisham & Sortor in San Francisco. Haslinger, a correctional officer with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s […]

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By PORAC | January 1, 1997 | Posted in PORAC LDF News

Arbitrator Finds Termination Excessive Penalty

Arbitrator Bonnie Bogue reinstated a Berkeley police officer fired by the department after the officer failed to investigate a fraternity-house burglary. The officer appealed the termination and was represented by Carrol, Burdick, & McDonough’s Martin Gran. While the arbitrator sustained most of the allegations against the officer, she overturned the […]

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