Treadway v. Holder’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate · 6 state decisions

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1. “§ 614.023. Copy of Complaint to Be Given to Officer or Employee (a) A copy of a signed complaint against a law enforcement officer of this state or a fire fighter, detention officer, county jailer, or peace officer appointed or employed by a political subdivision of this state shall be given to the officer or employee within a reasonable time after the complaint is filed. (b) Disciplinary action may not be taken against the officer or employee unless a copy of the signed complaint is given to the officer or employee. (c) In addition to the requirement of Subsection (b), the officer or employee may not be indefinitely suspended or terminated from employment based on the subject matter of the complaint unless: (1) the complaint is investigated; and (2) there is evidence to prove the allegation of misconduct.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Harris County Sheriff's Civil Service Commission v. Louis Guthrie

2. “agreeing] with the majority that there is no distinction between ‘external’ complaints relating to an employee and 'internal' complaints — i.e., between complaints generated outside the organization and those generated within the organization — for purposes of the application of Subchapter B,” urging that”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. Tramel R. Bracey v. City of Killeen, Texas And Police Chief Dennis Baldwin