Police Officer Conduct Unbecoming: An Essential Disciplinary Charge in Today's Changing Environment

Public safety agencies have historically used ‘Conduct Unbecoming’ as a disciplinary charge for its employees. Many say it’s simply a catchall for misconduct when there may be no specific policy or procedure covering the conduct. But it’s much more than that! Today some of our employees are engaging in misconduct that was not thought of or rarely occurred so the need for a specific policy or procedure wasn’t apparent. There is a wealth of case law that is very supportive of an agency using this charge when dealing with its employees, both sworn and civilian.

This webinar will address several issues of ‘Conduct Unbecoming’ including:
The historical background for this charge
Three (3) essential elements of the charge and the necessity to show how the employee’s acts of misconduct are relevant to the agency
How this charge becomes even more relevant when dealing with employee’s misuse of the social media
Why this charge becomes even more significant when you’re dealing with off-duty conduct