Glasgow Standard of Conduct ordinance (§ 200.060)

A. Any of the following is sufficient cause for the suspension or discharge of any member of the Police Department:

1. For drinking intoxicating liquor while on duty or in uniform.

2. For intoxication while either on or off duty.

3. For willful disobedience to any order lawfully issued to him/her.

4. For disrespect shown to the Mayor or an Alderman.

5. For incompetency in the performance of his/her duties.

6. For any neglect of duty.

7. For making known any investigation or proposed movement of the Department to any person not a member of the Department or the Board of Aldermen, or for discussing the affairs of the Department, in a manner likely to disrupt the movement or discipline of the Department, with any person not a member of the Department or the Board of Aldermen.

8. For unnecessary and unwarranted violence toward a prisoner.

9. For cowardice or for lack of energy which may be construed as either incompetency or gross neglect of duty.

10. For sleeping while on duty.

11. For violating any of the rules, regulations or orders of the Department or of the Mayor, if same be in writing.

12. For indecent, profane or harsh language while on duty or in uniform.

13. For absence without leave.

14. For conduct unbecoming an Officer or a gentleman, whether on or off duty.

15. For conduct detrimental to the good order and discipline of the Department.

16. For careless handling of City property, whether fixed or movable.

17. For conviction of any felony or misdemeanor.

18. For repeated violation of City ordinances.

19. For failure to cooperate with the City prosecutor in the preparation or trial of any case, or for providing assistance to a defendant or defense counsel in any legal action brought by the City.

20. For loss of firearm or other weapon while on duty.