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Sheriff Fred Wegener – Park County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In February 2016, Sheriff Wegener demoted Sergeant Tonjes three levels without prior notice or an opportunity to respond, allegedly in retaliation for Tonjes’ opinions on the handling of a fatal eviction incident. This action led to Tonjes’ resignation and a subsequent lawsuit alleging due process violations. The case highlighted concerns about retaliatory demotions and lack of procedural fairness within the department.

## Officer Forum Links:
– [Sheriff Fred Wegener](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/sheriff-fred-wegener-2/)

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