Respondents' findings that petitioner, while acting in his official capacity, utilized excessive force and was discourteous are supported by substantial evidence, including the testimony of a disinterested witness. There is no basis to disturb the hearing officer's credibility determinations (see Matter of Berenhaus v. Ward,
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