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Veteran Police Officer Terminated 6 Months Before Retirement
17 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 19-year police veteran facing kidney failure is terminated from his job.
- Doctors state the officer can work light duty, but the department disagrees.
- Termination will end his career and cut off vital health insurance.
A dedicated 19-year veteran of the Mount Vernon Police Department faces termination just six months shy of retirement due to kidney failure. The 45-year-old officer, who contracted COVID-19 in 2020, requires extensive dialysis but his doctors believe he is capable of light duty.
Despite medical clearance for desk work, the police department has classified his kidney failure as a non-job-related illness and has refused his requests for light duty. This decision comes as he is nearing eligibility for a reduced pension, and his termination, effective December 31st, will also eliminate his health insurance.
Supporters, including former police officials, express dismay at the department's perceived lack of empathy. The officer is currently awaiting a kidney transplant and has a pending application for a state disability pension, leaving his future uncertain.
