Taking a closer look at the 62-page decision of a disciplinary panel that sided with a Providence police sergeant trying to ...

The decision, which cites Hanley’s record of “unblemished and exemplary” service, contrasts with a strongly worded dissent ...

Hanley's case is the last to be heard under the old Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. A 2024 revision of the law expands the disciplinary panel from three to five, adding two civilian members.

Hanley’s disciplinary hearing was the last to be held under the 1976 version of the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. It was held over six days starting Jan. 9 and ending April 25.

Hanley’s disciplinary hearing was the last to be held under the 1976 version of the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. It was held over six days starting Jan. 9 and ending April 25.

Hanley's case is the last to be heard under the old Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. A 2024 revision of the law expands the disciplinary panel from three to five, adding two civilian members.

Hanley's case is the last to be heard under the old Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights. A 2024 revision of the law expands the disciplinary panel from three to five, adding two civilian members.

Providence Police Sgt. Joseph Hanley will return to duty after a 2-1 decision by a Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights panel, despite recommendations for his termination.