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10.02.10

Firing rescinded

Bellevue Council voted Tuesday to rescind its firing of police officer Brian Bradford in July.

Instead, Bradford will be allowed to resign effective July 27, 2010, and will withdraw his grievance regarding disciplinary measures taken by the borough.

The agreement was approved by council in a 4-2 vote at its regular meeting Tuesday. Council members Jane Braunlich and Susan Viscusi were opposed, while Mark Panichella, Jim Viscusi and Lisa Blaney-Stewart were absent.

07.30.10

Bellevue cop fired

Bellevue Council voted unanimously Tuesday to fire a police officer.

Brian Bradford has been a Bellevue Police officer for just over four years. Officials said they could not discuss the reasons for his dismissal, although the motion approved by council said that Bradford had intentionally committed several "infractions."

Solicitor Tom McDermott said that Bradford has the right to appeal the decision by council in a closed hearing, and officials could not comment on his firing until he decided whether to exercise his right to a private hearing.