HUDSON v. NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE DEPARTMENT

No. A-4259-09T2.

LAQUAN HUDSON, Appellant, v. NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE DEPARTMENT, Respondent.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 1, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kevin E. Barber argued the cause for appellant (Smith Mullin, P.C. and Niedweske Barber, L.L.C., attorneys; Mr. Barber and Nancy Erika Smith, of counsel and on the brief).

Kathleen Roseme, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (Paula T. Dow, Attorney General, attorney; Andrea M. Silkowitz, Assistant Attorney General, of counsel; Ms. Roseme, on the brief).

Before Judges Yannotti and Kennedy.


NOT FOR PUBLICATION

PER CURIAM.

Laquan Hudson (Hudson) appeals from a final determination of the New Jersey Transit Police Department (NJTPD or department), which upheld the termination of his employment for conduct unbecoming a police officer and use of intoxicating beverages or drugs. We reverse.

I.

Hudson began his employment with the NJTPD on July 30, 2001. On March 9, 2007, Hudson underwent a drug screening urinalysis. On that date...

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