Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida
Filed: Aug. 14, 2013
Whether the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO or Petitioner) properly terminated Respondent, Richard Stotts, from his employment as a deputy sheriff for engaging in conduct that violated Petitioner's General Order 3-1.1, Rule and Regulation 5.15, regarding the Custody of Arrestees/Prisoners.Respondent violated the Pinellas County Sheriff's Civil Service Act. Sheriff's disciplinary action, termination, is justified.