4th DCA Upholds Medical Demotion of Injured Prison Guard

The 4th District Court of Appeal upheld a decision by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to medically demote an injured guard to a non-peace officer position as a result of his physical limitations from an off-duty car accident.Case: Furtado v. State Personnel Board et al., No. D059912, 01/07/2013, published.Facts: Bruce Furtado worked as a guard for the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The department promoted him to a lieutenant position in 1994.As a lieutenant, Furtado was classified as a peace officer, and was required to certify annually in the use of ...