ADMINISTRATIVE LAW – CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
01-2-0588 In the Matter of Cooper, App. Div. (per curiam) (12 pp.) Appellant, a police officer for the Department of Human Services, appeals from the final decision of the Civil Service Commission finding him in violation of N.J.A.C. 4A:2-2.3(a)(6), conduct unbecoming a public employee, and several administrative orders and imposing a 40-day suspension. The panel affirms, finding that the disciplinary violations – including the selling of a diet drink while on duty without permission – were supported by sufficient credible evidence and the seriousness of his offenses – including his repeated belittling and offensive behavior toward a co-worker meant to intimidate her into purchasing his product – and the higher standard of conduct required of police officers warranted the sanction imposed.
