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LEGAL ASPECTS OF DISCIPLINE BY POLICE ADMINISTRATORS

NCJ Number
34217
Author(s)
R N WILLIAMS
Date Published
1975
Length
10 pages
Annotation
THIS PAMPHLET SUMMARIZES AND DISCUSSES THE LEGAL RULINGS OF COURTS IN THE DISCIPLINE OF DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL MATTERS.
Abstract
COVERED ARE COURT DECISIONS ON POLICE RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER, MISUSE OF ALCOHOL, FAILURE TO PAY DEBTS, IMMORALITY, MISUSE OF FIREARMS, BRIBERY, NEGLECT OF DUTY, RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT, MOONLIGHTING, FREE SPEECH, HAIRSTYLES, FOURTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS, FIFTH AMENDMENT RIGHTS, USE OF POLYGRAPH, AND DUE PROCESS.