Case Study: The Grievant James Evans

The Grievant James Evans had worked for the Kent County Sheriff Department in Grand Rapids Michigan as deputy on road patrol for ten years. The grievant wife Angelica Evans was a friend of a man named Miguel one of her co-workers. Another woman named Gloria Hernandez also with Miguel. Gloria was jealous of Angelica and Miguel’s friendship. Gloria got mad and broke Angelica car window out and was being verbally abusive towards her. Mrs. Evans went to the Police Department in Grand Rapids Michigan and filed a complaint on Mrs. Hernandez. The Police Department looked into the complaint that Angelica had filed. Then Mrs. Evans had called her husband what had happened and she told him she was afraid of Gloria, and he needed to do something about it.
The Grievant used his mobile data terminal in his patrol car to look Gloria Hernandez address. Then around 11:30 P.M he went to Gloria resident and waited for her to come out …show more content…
Lt. Parolini had read the grievant his garrity rights at the first interview and went through the allegations. The second interview the same questions were asked. The grievant claims that he didn’t receive a second notice for the interview, the Chief Deputy’s job is to send emails out to the union representative. The union representative did admit to receiving the email, but chose not to let the grievant know. The Sheriff Department ask for the grievance to be thrown out. The grievant had violated the policy and procedure rules, he had engaged in unethical behavior with citizens while on duty. The grievant also, used the computer system in the police car to find Mrs. Hernandez address. Mr. Adams abused his power while on duty and put the Sheriff’s Department reputation in jeopardy. The grievant unethical behavior was serious, and his previous disciplinary