Sheriff David Dovala, in 1997, refused to consider re-employing former Deputy Lorraine ‘Jade’ McKenzie, citing ‘liability’ concerns and potential public uneasiness due to her past psychological health issues. This decision was made without conducting a standard psychological evaluation as required by Wyoming’s Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) law. McKenzie filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), leading to legal proceedings that highlighted the Sheriff’s Office’s handling of her re-employment application.
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