Sheriff Michael Carpinelli

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  • March 30, 2025 at 8:03 pm #28155 Reply
    CBKN76
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    In 2015, Sheriff Carpinelli was involved in a case where Deputy Daryl Ortlieb alleged he was forced to resign under threat of termination without a predisciplinary hearing, violating Civil Service Law § 75. The court concluded that the Sheriff abused his discretion in refusing to allow the withdrawal of the resignation, leading to the Deputy’s reinstatement. This incident raised concerns about due process violations within the department.

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    March 30, 2025 at 8:03 pm #28158 Reply
    CBKN76
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    In 2016, Sheriff Carpinelli was named in a lawsuit filed by former dispatcher Michelle Widrick, who alleged she was terminated without a grievance hearing, violating her rights under the collective bargaining agreement. The lawsuit sought a court order requiring the county to hold a grievance hearing regarding her termination, highlighting issues related to due process and employee rights within the department.

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