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Police Commission returns disciplinary charges in Alan Bayard case to chief for disposition
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to return disciplinary charges in case KMOC09-0157 against Patrol Special Officer Alan Bayard to the chief for disposition after OCC staff advised that the officer is in compliance and the matter is best resolved at the chief’s level.
The Police Commission voted unanimously on Nov. 30, 2011, to return disciplinary charges filed against Patrol Special Officer Alan Bayard (case KMOC09-0157) to the chief’s level for disposition.
OCC staff recommended returning the matter after reviewing the file and finding the compliance-related allegations could be resolved at the chief’s level; OCC counsel said Bayard is in compliance and that returning the case would allow a timely resolution. OCC representative (identified in the transcript as a staff attorney) told commissioners that she had spoken with Bayard and planned to pursue resolution with the chief if the commission approved the return.
Commissioner Dr. Joe Marshall moved to return the charges and a motion was seconded; the vote was recorded as unanimous. A public commenter who has repeatedly raised complaints about patrol specials criticized the pace of enforcement and urged stricter action, but the commission followed the OCC recommendation.
The commission’s action removes the case from the commission’s docket and returns primary disciplinary discretion to the chief, subject to the chief accepting the return and any discipline he may impose.
