Opinion
January 7, 1999.
Substantial evidence supports respondent's determination that petitioner heard another police officer solicit a civilian to attack an armed, off-duty police officer, but failed to take any steps to prevent or stop the attack, thereby jeopardizing lives. No basis exists to disturb respondent's credibility findings. The imposition of the penalty of dismissal for such egregious misconduct was entirely appropriate.
Concur — Sullivan, J.P., Rosenberger, Williams and Saxe, JJ.