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P worked as a juvenile detention officer. P was required to perform ten-minute visual checks or rounds of each room he was assigned to monitor and to record those checks in a log book. On September 28, 2004, P made log entries at 3:00 a.m., 3:30 a.m., 3:40 a.m., and 3:50 a.m. At least two logged rounds did not occur. P admitted to making entries in the log book for rounds that did not occur and did not contest the accuracy of the employer's records. P's supervisor informed P that the falsification of official records constituted a critical offense that would result in termination. P testified that he was aware of the employer's policy concerning the necessity to conduct rounds every ten minutes, that he attended an employee orientation, and that he received an employee handbook containing his job requirements. The appeals referee concluded that P was discharged for misconduct connected with work and was, thus, disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits. D affirmed the referee's ruling. P appealed.

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