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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