Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION
Respondent: FRANCIS H. BLACK, JR.
Judges: SUSAN BELYEU KIRKLAND
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Locations: Punta Gorda, Florida
Filed: Nov. 24, 2004
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, February 4, 2005.
Latest Update: Feb. 08, 2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING
COMMISSION
CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS
AND TRAINING COMMISSION,
Petitioner,
vs. CASE NO. 20542
Francis Black, Jr.,
Respondent. /
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission,
hereinafter referred to as the Commission, files this Administrative
Complaint against the Respondent, Francis Black, Jr. The Commission
seeks to impose disciplinary action upon the referenced individual
based on the following allegations:
1. Respondent was certified by the Criminal Justice Standards
and Training Commission on September 22, 2003, and was issued Law
Enforcement Certificate Number 234698.
2. {a) On or about February 19, 2004, the Respondent,
Francis Black, Jr., did then make a false statement: during the
emp*eyment application process concerning material matters to
officials of the Lee County Port Authority Police Department,
regarding prior arrest record, with the intent to mislead the Lee
County Port Authority Police Department.
(b)} On or about August 8, 2003, the Respondent, Francis
Black, Jr., did then make false’ statements during the employment
application process concerning material matters to officials of the
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Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, regarding any resignation or
dismissal from prior employers relative to any disciplinary action
and/or by mutual agreement following allegations of misconduct or
unsatisfactory work performance and/or his involvement in any court
action as a plaintiff or a defendant and/or his detainment by any law
enforcement officer and/or whether he was ever the subject of a
criminal investigation, with the intent to mislead the Charlotte
County Sheriff's Office,
(¢)° On or about August 1, 2003,the Respondent, Francis
Black, Jr., did unlawfully and knowingly make a false statement in
writing with the intent to mislead officials of the Charlotte County
Sheriff's Office, a public servant, in the performance of their
official duty.
: (a) On or about September 16, 2003, the Respondent,
Francis Black, Jr., did unlawfully and knowingly make a false
statement in writing with the intent to mislead officials of the
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, a public servant, in the
performance of their official duty.
3. The actions of the Respondent did violate the provisions
of Section 837.06 or any lesser included offenses, Section
943.1395 (6) and/or (7), Plorida Statutes, and/or Rule 11B-
27.0011(4) (b) and/or (¢), Florida Administrative Code, in that
Respondent has failed to maintain the qualifications established in
Section 943.13(7), Florida Statutes, which require that a Law
Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida have good moral
character.
4. This Administrative Complaint is issued pursuant to
Sections 120.60, and 943.1395(6) and/or (7), Florida Statutes. Any
proceedings concerning this Complaint shall be conducted pursuant to
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Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes, and Rules 118-27,
28-106, and 26-107, Florida Administrative Code. Mediation is not
available under Section 120.573, Florida Statutes.
WHEREFORE, it is alleged that the Respondent, Francis Black, Jr.
is guilty of violating Sections 943.1395(6) and/or (7), and/or
943.13(7), Florida Statutes, and/or Rule 11B-27.0011(4)(b) and/or
(c), Florida Administrative Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission hereby complains against Francis Black, Jr. and
alleges that an appropriate penalty, as provided in Section
943.1395(6) and/or (7), Florida Statutes, should be imposed for the
reasons set forth above and in accordance with the Election of Rights
form (to which is attached an Explanation of Rights form) attached
“hereto and incorporated herein.
BY ORDER OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS AND TRAINING
COMMISSION THIS l gh DAY OF JUNE, 2008.
ROD CASWELL, Prégram Director
Criminal Justice Professionalism Program
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Francis Black, Jr.
DISCIPLINARY CASE #
ELECTION OF RIGHTS - Administrative Complaini/Statement of ‘Denial
I have read the Explanation of Rights on the reverse side and understand my options. ves —____No (Ifyou di) not understand these options,
please consult with your attorusy or contact the Criminal Justice Professionalism Program, © OBicer Discipline Section, telephone nymber
(850) 410-8600 before executing this form.) : :
SIGNIFY YOUR ELECTION BY CHECKING THE APPROPRIATE BOX
» () TDO NOT dispute the allegations of fact in the Administrative Complaint/Statement of Denial but do wish to be accorded an informa) hearing
or proceeding pursuant to Section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes, at which time I wil] be permitred to submit 0.4) and/or written evidence in
itigation of the Administretive Complainv/Starement of Denial to the Commission.
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O dispute the allegations of fact contained in the Administrative Complainy/Statement of Denial and request this to be considered a petition
for » formal hearing pursuant to Section 120.57(1), Florida Statutes, before an administrative law judge appointed by the Division of
Administrative Hearings. Those material facts which | dispute are: (NOTE: Attach additional page, if necessary)
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certified officer and/or instructor.
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request ¢ hearing. I further acknowledge that my eiving Ip My certification is volunt
opportunity of reinstatement. ] understand thag the Co:
certified officer and/or instructor.
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the Commission for final action at a regularly scheduled meeting. Y understand that Lam requires! to notify the Corn: a
residence or mailing address,
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Florida Departmen: of Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice Professionalism Program
Bureau of Standards
Post Office Box 1489
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1489
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STATE OF FLORIDA
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE STANDARDS
AND TRAINING COMMISSION,
vs,
Petitioner,
CASE NO. 20542
FRANCIS BLACK, JR.
Respondent.
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ATTACHMENT A
Pursuant to Section 120.57 (1), Florida Statutes, the following facts are in
dispute:
4.
Before submitting any application to the Charlotte County Sheriff's
Office (CCSO), Respondent verbally disclosed all of the facts
regarding a prior legal incident, which took place while he was
employed as a police officer in Texas.
Respondent specifically requested advice from CCSO officials as to
how the prior incident should be reflected on his application.
Respondent disclosed this incident a second time during his initial
polygraph test and a third time during his oral interview.
Likewise, Respondent verbally disclosed all of the facts regarding
this prior Texas incident during the application process with the Lee
County Port Authority Police Department.
Respondent has never attempted to conceal this prior incident and
continues to be certified as a police officer in good standing with the
State of Texas.
TOTAL P.a?
Docket for Case No: 04-004275PL
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Feb. 04, 2005 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 28, 2005 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction with Leave to Re-open (via efiling by Linton Eason).
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Dec. 08, 2004 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for February 17, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Punta Gorda, FL).
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Dec. 08, 2004 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Dec. 03, 2004 |
Joint Response to Initial Order (via efiling by L. Eason)
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Nov. 29, 2004 |
Initial Order.
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Nov. 24, 2004 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Nov. 24, 2004 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Nov. 24, 2004 |
Request for Assignment of Administrative Law Judge filed.
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