York City police officer can go to arbitration while city appeals decision, judge rules
A trial board cleared Officer Clayton Swartz of all three disciplinary charges against him: unbecoming conduct, use of alcohol off duty and truthfulness.
York Daily Record
A York City police officer whom a trial board cleared of allegations that he mocked the death of George Floyd can proceed to arbitration with his grievances, while the city is allowed to continue to appeal the decision in court, a judge ruled on Thursday.
Common Pleas Judge Matthew D. Menges held that the arbitrator, Thomas Leonard, can decide the issues that are properly before him, including whether Officer Clayton Swartz should be removed from unpaid administrative leave, compensated with back pay and reinstated.