In 2007, Deputy Wartke was terminated after an internal investigation revealed various infractions of county policy, including untruthfulness and conduct that violated department policies, negatively affecting working relationships and morale. The termination followed an investigation into allegations of receiving preferential treatment due to a romantic relationship with a supervisor and misuse of county equipment for personal communications. An arbitrator later determined there was just cause for discipline but not termination, ordering reinstatement with a 90-working-day suspension.
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