COP TERMINATED FOR DECEPTION

In Matter of Krute v. Kelly, Robert Krute sought to challenge his termination as a police officer.

Apparently, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly found that Krute had left the city and county (without authorization) while on sick leave, exaggerated his illness, and, engaged in off-duty employment without permission. (Although he claimed to suffer from "psychological impairments," Krute still managed to engage in a “lucrative” side business while on leave.)

When the New York County Supreme Court upheld Krute’s dismissal, an appeal to the Appellate Division, First Department, ensued. 

Based on the "long-term" nature of his misconduct, the AD1 didn't find Krute’s termination inappropriate or “shocking to one’s sense of fairness.”

Talk about Krute force! 

To download a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Matter of Krute v. Kelly