Hmmm, unlawful termination case perhaps?
Wish they could pull that off in Broward county.
No. I believe command level deputies and maybe all deputies serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff and can be hired or fired at will.
From what I’ve heard, it’s not unusual for new Sheriff’s to appoint their own command staff when they take office.
I would think the incoming Sheriff would have expected this and been prepared.
Under state law, a sheriff holds broad authority in the hiring and firing of
his personnel. In addition, South Dakota is a “right to work” state where
employees can be fired without cause.