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    Official Recommends Return To Duty For Sheriff Suspended Over Parkland Shootings

    Florida's governor suspended Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel citing him for neglect of duty and incompetence. A special master is recommending that the state Senate reinstate Israel.
    by Greg Allen Sep 25, 2019 2 minutes

    A special master appointed by the Florida Senate is recommending reinstatement for Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel. Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended the sheriff in January, citing the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in which 17 people died.

    DeSantis charged Israel with neglect in the baggage claim area at Fort Lauderdale's airport, killing five people. The governor said the shooting and ensuing chaos could have been avoided with better training and preparation. In , Special Master Dudley Goodlette says no evidence supported that claim.

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