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Art. 36 Loi sur la police (LPol) - Sanctions

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Art. 36 LPol · Sanctions

1. Selon la gravité de la faute, les sanctions disciplinaires suivantes peuvent être infligées au personnel de la police

a) le blâme;

b) les services hors tour;

c) la réduction de traitement pour une durée déterminée;

d) la dégradation pour une durée déterminée;

e) la révocation.

2. La dégradation entraîne une diminution de traitement, la révocation entraîne la suppression de ce dernier et de toute prestation à la charge de l’Etat. Les dispositions en matière de prévoyance demeurent réservées.

3. La responsabilité disciplinaire se prescrit par 1 an après la connaissance de la violation des devoirs de service et en tout cas par 5 ans après la dernière violation. La prescription est suspendue pendant la durée de l’enquête administrative, ou de l’éventuelle procédure pénale portant sur les mêmes faits.

4. L’article 29 de la loi générale relative au personnel de l’administration cantonale, du pouvoir judiciaire et des établissements publics médicaux, du 4 décembre 1997, n’est pas applicable.

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Décisions judiciaires appliquant cette disposition (24)

A/3390/2021 · ge (art. 36 al. 3 LPol)
Police Officer Disciplinary Penalty Upheld for Inadequate Response to Domestic Threats
This provision regarding the prescription and suspension of disciplinary liability was central to deciding the appeal on the merits regarding prescription.
A/3268/2021 · ge (art. 36 al. 3 LPol)
Police Inspector Disciplinary Action Time-Barred Due to Untimely Investigation
The court explicitly used this article to determine that the disciplinary action was time-barred, leading to the annulment of the challenged decision.
A/593/2021 · ge (art. 36 al. 1 let. d LPol)
Officer Demotion Upheld Despite *Ne Bis In Idem* Claim Following Confidential Data Breach
Cited to define the degradation as an exhaustive disciplinary sanction under the Police Law, relevant to the rejection of the 'ne bis in idem' argument.
A/593/2021 · ge (art. 36 al. 3 LPol)
Officer Demotion Upheld Despite *Ne Bis In Idem* Claim Following Confidential Data Breach
Cited in the reasoning regarding the suspension of the prescription period for disciplinary responsibility during an administrative or criminal investigation, which is relevant to the rejection of the prescription claim.
A/4722/2019 · ge (art. 36 al. 1 let. d LPol)
Police Official Demotion Upheld for Sexual Harassment
The decision imposes a degradation (demotion) as a sanction for serious misconduct.
A/2447/2019 · ge (art. 36 LPol)
Public Security Agent Disciplinary Dismissal Upheld
The court confirmed the revocation, which is the sanction listed in this article.
A/2614/2019 · ge (art. 36 al. 1 LPol)
Officer Salary Reduction Upheld Despite Time Elapsed Since Misconduct
Cited to list the types of disciplinary sanctions available, forming the basis for evaluating the proportionality of the reduction in salary imposed.
A/2614/2019 · ge (art. 36 al. 3 LPol)
Officer Salary Reduction Upheld Despite Time Elapsed Since Misconduct
This provision governs the suspension of the prescription period during an administrative or criminal investigation, which the court used to determine that the disciplinary action was not time-barred.
A/3317/2016 · ge (art. 36 al. 1 LPol)
Public Official Disciplinary Demotion Upheld for Misconduct and Defamation
Cited as the legal basis for imposing the specific disciplinary sanctions available for police personnel, including degradation.
A/3317/2016 · ge (art. 36 al. 2 LPol)
Public Official Disciplinary Demotion Upheld for Misconduct and Defamation
Cited regarding the consequence of degradation, namely a reduction in salary.
A/430/2014 · ge (art. 36 al. 1 LPol)
Police Sub-Brigadier Reprimand Upheld for Firecracker Prank During Duty
This provision specifies the disciplinary penalties applicable, which informs the basis for upholding the reprimand (blâme) imposed.
A/2023/2013 · ge (Art. 36 al. 1 LPol)
Police Officer Reprimand Upheld for Alcohol Consumption During Uniformed Training
This provision specifies the types of disciplinary penalties that can be imposed, and the court confirmed the imposition of the minimum penalty (blâme) under this article was appropriate.
A/3287/2009 · ge (Art. 36 LPol)
Police Officer Disciplinary Sanction Reduced Due to Mitigating Circumstances
The initial sanction (120 services hors tour) was based on this article, and the court references it while discussing the competence of the police chief.
A/3676/2009 · ge (art. 36 al. 2 LPol)
Police Chief Disciplinary Investigation Jurisdiction and Prescription Period
Cited in the reasoning to define the sanctions potentially within the scope of competence of the Police Chief following a disciplinary investigation she initiated.
A/3676/2009 · ge (art. 36 ss LPol)
Police Chief Disciplinary Investigation Jurisdiction and Prescription Period
The decision to open the disciplinary investigation was based on these articles, which were explicitly mentioned in the contested decision.