Pleading nolo contendere* to criminal charges that he had recklessly operated his personal automobile while off-duty, a New York City police officer and the New York City Police Department "disposed" of the subsequent administrative disciplinary action taken against the officer by entering into a "settlement agreement." Under the terms of the settlement agreement the officer was placed on "disciplinary probation" for a specified period. This meant that the tenure he previously enjoyed was suspended for the duration of the disciplinary probationary period agreed upon and he could be summarily dismissed at any time during the probationary period by the appointing authority without notice and hearing.While in disciplinary probationary status the police officer was arrested on assault charges alleged by a third party, which led to the officer being summarily dismissed from his position. Subsequently the assault charges were withdrawn. The officer…
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