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Art. 37 Loi sur la police (LPol) - Compétence
F Police - F 1 Organisation de la police - Chapitre II Statut - Section 5 Citation et sanctions disciplinaires
Art. 37 LPol · Compétence
1. La cheffe ou le chef du corps concerné prononce le blâme; la commandante ou le commandant inflige les services hors tour. (7)
2. Le chef du département est compétent pour prononcer la réduction de traitement pour une durée déterminée et la dégradation pour une durée déterminée; la révocation est prononcée par le Conseil d’Etat.
Décisions judiciaires appliquant cette disposition (12)
A/593/2021 · ge (art. 37 al. 2 LPol)
Officer Demotion Upheld Despite *Ne Bis In Idem* Claim Following Confidential Data Breach
Cited in the reasoning to identify the State Councillor as the competent authority for imposing the disciplinary penalty, which is key to determining the start date of the prescription period.
A/2912/2020 · ge (art. 37 al. 1 LPol)
Police Officer Sanction Upheld for Inappropriate Relationship with Massage Parlor Manager
This provision determines the competence of the Commander of the Police to issue the disciplinary sanction (services hors tour).
A/3676/2009 · ge (art. 37 al. 6 LPol)
Police Chief Disciplinary Investigation Jurisdiction and Prescription Period
The court analyzed whether the disciplinary action was time-barred under this provision.
A/3253/2014 · ge (art. 37 al. 1 LPol)
Police Sergeant Major v. Disciplinary Sanction for Striking Detainee
Cited regarding the right of the interested party to be heard before a disciplinary penalty is imposed.
A/3253/2014 · ge (art. 37 al. 6 LPol)
Police Sergeant Major v. Disciplinary Sanction for Striking Detainee
This article concerning the prescription period for disciplinary liability was central to the court's finding that the disciplinary action was not time-barred.
A/1546/2008 · ge (art. 37 LPol)
Police Officer Dismissal for Excessive Force Against Suspect
Article concerning administrative investigation, cited in the context of the procedure being respected.
A/1546/2008 · ge (art. 37 al. l LPol)
Police Officer Dismissal for Excessive Force Against Suspect
Cited in the reasoning regarding the procedural step for opening a disciplinary procedure (prior warning).
A/2765/2011 · ge (art. 37 al. 6 LPol)
Police Officer v. Chief of Police (Disciplinary Sanction Time-Barred)
The administrative action against the appellant was declared time-barred based on this provision regarding the prescription of disciplinary liability.
A/10/2011 · ge (art. 37 al. 6 LPol)
Police Officer v. Disciplinary Sanction Annulment (Statute of Limitations)
The court confirmed that the disciplinary action against the appellant was time-barred, based on the concept of prescription of disciplinary liability.
A/2037/2010 · ge (art. 37 al. 6 LPol)
Official Wins Appeal Against Disciplinary Sanction Due to Denial of Right to be Heard and Prescription
The court admitted the appeal and annulled the decision because the disciplinary liability of the appellant was time-barred according to this provision.
A/1749/2010 · ge (art. 37 al. 2 LPol)
Brigadier-Chief v. State Council: Provisional Suspension for Database Misuse
The court referred to this article when noting that the administrative investigation was opened because the facts could lead to dismissal.
A/2766/2008 · ge (art. 37 alinéa 2 LPol)
Police Official Disciplinary Action Appeal Regarding 2006 Assault
Cited as the legal basis requiring an administrative investigation before degradation, the lack of which for certain facts was a reason for annulment.