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weblance · November 5, 2013, 07:48 PM

Final decision.

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Police officer Harless resigns
City, officer Daniel Harless reach settlement agreement. Harless, who threatened to kill a motorist during a June 2011 traffic stop, won't return to the police department. emailprint 2
Posted Nov. 5, 2013 @ 1:34 pm

CANTON
Police officer Daniel Harless, who threatened to kill a motorist during a June 2011 traffic stop, won't return to the police department.
The city reached a settlement with Harless Tuesday that resolves all legal disputes.
The city agrees to the following:
• Pay Harless $40,000 within 30 days.
• Not challenge Harless's participation in the state workers' compensation system. Harless suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from a 2003 incident.
• Issue Harless a retired-officer ID upon his providing proof of regular or disability retirement through the Ohio Police and Fire Pension System.
• Provide a neutral recommendation for all future employment, providing only factual details of his employment. The settlement acknowledges that
Harless agrees to:
• Resign in writing effective from the termination date on January 2012.
• Drop all other legal claims and grievances against the city.
• Not seek future employment with the city.
• Not file any future claims against the city.
Harless became the center of controversy after video surfaced on the Internet of his conduct during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of June 2011. Harless is seen screaming at the driver, William Bartlett of Brewster, for failing to immediately notify him that he was carrying a concealed weapon.
The city fired Harless, a 15-year veteran of the police force, after discovering two similar incidents. Last year, an arbitrator ordered that Harless be returned to work pending medical clearance. In a rare move, the city appealed the arbitrator's binding decision, saying that it was flawed and did not set a limit to when Harless could return to work.
As part of the settlement, which was reached after months of ongoing discussions between the city and Harless's attorney, both sides agree that they will make no public comment.
Reach Matthew at 330-580-8527 or
[email protected].
On Twitter: @mrinkREP

Read more: http://www.cantonrep.com/article/201...#ixzz2jp1Lrs3Q

November 5, 2013, 07:48 PM	#27
weblance Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2012 Posts: 1,229	Final Decision Final decision. ... Police officer Harless resigns City, officer Daniel Harless reach settlement agreement. Harless, who threatened to kill a motorist during a June 2011 traffic stop, won't return to the police department. emailprint 2 Posted Nov. 5, 2013 @ 1:34 pm CANTON Police officer Daniel Harless, who threatened to kill a motorist during a June 2011 traffic stop, won't return to the police department. The city reached a settlement with Harless Tuesday that resolves all legal disputes. The city agrees to the following: • Pay Harless $40,000 within 30 days. • Not challenge Harless's participation in the state workers' compensation system. Harless suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from a 2003 incident. • Issue Harless a retired-officer ID upon his providing proof of regular or disability retirement through the Ohio Police and Fire Pension System. • Provide a neutral recommendation for all future employment, providing only factual details of his employment. The settlement acknowledges that Harless agrees to: • Resign in writing effective from the termination date on January 2012. • Drop all other legal claims and grievances against the city. • Not seek future employment with the city. • Not file any future claims against the city. Harless became the center of controversy after video surfaced on the Internet of his conduct during a traffic stop in the early morning hours of June 2011. Harless is seen screaming at the driver, William Bartlett of Brewster, for failing to immediately notify him that he was carrying a concealed weapon. The city fired Harless, a 15-year veteran of the police force, after discovering two similar incidents. Last year, an arbitrator ordered that Harless be returned to work pending medical clearance. In a rare move, the city appealed the arbitrator's binding decision, saying that it was flawed and did not set a limit to when Harless could return to work. As part of the settlement, which was reached after months of ongoing discussions between the city and Harless's attorney, both sides agree that they will make no public comment. Reach Matthew at 330-580-8527 or [email protected]. On Twitter: @mrinkREP Read more: http://www.cantonrep.com/article/201...#ixzz2jp1Lrs3Q