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Landmark decision upholding the Board’s decision to dismiss a police officer for abandoning his post during an...

April 30, 1992

Launius v. Board of Fire and Police Com’rs of City of Des Plaines, 151 Ill.2d 419 (1992)

Landmark decision upholding the Board’s decision to dismiss a police officer for abandoning his post during an emergency situation after being denied permission to leave; Supreme Court reversed Appellate Court.

Categories: Cases, Illinois Supreme Court