In 1976, Officer Kupkowski was involved in a collision with a squad car and subsequently denied the incident to his superior officers. He was charged with conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline, neglect of duty, and violation of applicable criminal law. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners found him guilty on multiple counts, leading to his discharge from the department. ([case-law.vlex.com](https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/kupkowski-v-board-of-890761861?utm_source=openai))
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