The Florida officer is accused of ridiculing his co-worker as a “germaphobe” and touching her personal items while saying that he didn't have the coronavirus.
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Feb 08, 2021
Florida Cop Fired After Hugging Coworker Despite Her COVID-19 Fears
David Hernandez reportedly taunted his colleague over her coronavirus worries and later misled investigators probing the allegations.
LONGWOOD, Fla. (AP) A central Florida police officer has been fired following a coworker’s complaint that he mocked her concerns about the coronavirus, hugged her against her wishes and misled investigators who probed the allegations against him, according to records.
An internal investigation by the Longwood Police Department found Cpl. David Hernandez was “not fully forthcoming and not truthful” when questioned about the interaction in July with the woman, the Orlando Sentinel reported.
The Florida officer is accused of ridiculing his co-worker as a “germaphobe” and touching her personal items while saying that he didn't have the coronavirus.
Longwood officer fired for mocking, hugging, taunting coworker despite her COVID fears, chief says
Cpl. David Hernandez fired following internal investigation
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LONGWOOD, Fla. – A Central Florida police officer has been fired following a coworker’s complaint that he mocked her concerns about the coronavirus, hugged her against her wishes and misled investigators who probed the allegations against him, according to records.
An internal investigation by the Longwood Police Department found Cpl. David Hernandez was “not fully forthcoming and not truthful” when questioned about the interaction in July with the woman, the Orlando Sentinel reported.