Opinion
November 4, 1985
Determination confirmed and proceeding dismissed on the merits, without costs or disbursements.
The determination of the respondent Police Commissioner as to petitioner's guilt of the disciplinary charges brought against him as ample basis in the record and, thus, is supported by substantial evidence (see, 300 Gramatan Ave. Assoc. v State Div. of Human Rights, 45 N.Y.2d 176).
Our confirmation of the determination of the Police Commissioner is made in consideration of the well-settled proposition that a police department, as a quasi-military organization, demands strict discipline (see, Matter of Bal v Murphy, 55 A.D.2d 26, affd 43 N.Y.2d 762; Matter of Difate v City Manager of City of Yonkers, 105 A.D.2d 744). In spite of petitioner's 23 years on the force he apparently was unable to conform to the rules and regulations of the department regarding, inter alia, proper attire and appearance or to comply with a superior officer's order that he improve the condition of his uniform and dress in proper attire. Considering all of these matters, the sanction imposed is not so disproportionate to the offenses as to be shocking to one's sense of fairness (see, Matter of Pell v Board of Educ., 34 N.Y.2d 222). Mangano, J.P., Thompson, Brown and Eiber, JJ., concur.