In 1979, Officer McCormack was observed engaging in inappropriate conduct while on duty, including meeting with a married woman during his shifts and making statements perceived as veiled threats to citizens. Despite previous warnings, his behavior continued, leading to his dismissal. McCormack appealed the decision, but the Iowa Court of Appeals upheld his termination, emphasizing the importance of conduct, attitude, and integrity in law enforcement. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/court-of-appeals/1981/2-65658-0.html?utm_source=openai))
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