Police officer’s association with individuals involved in alleged criminal activity results in dismissal from the position
Richardson v Safir, 258 AD2d 328
The Appellate Division upheld the dismissal of New York City police officer Edward Richardson based on a determination that Richardson “knowingly associated with a person he reasonably believed was engaged in criminal activity.”
Richardson was also found guilty of making “false and misleading statements in an official Department investigation.”
The court said that the determination leading to Richardson’s termination was supported by substantial evidence, “including, in particular, [Richardson’s] own testimony in the official investigation.”
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