Mar 25, 2026
Two deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office are on administrative leave without pay, and a cadet has been fired following arrests in separate domestic violence cases over the past three days.The agency confirmed th e arrests on Tuesday and said all three individuals face action under Floridas domestic violence statutes. Chief Deputy Frank Losat said deputies receive state-mandated academy training, field instruction, annual refresher courses, and optional advanced classes, but acknowledged that there is no specific curriculum focused solely on officer-involved domestic violence.HCSO said victims should not fear reporting abuse, even if their abuser is employed by the agency, citing statewide resources, relocation assistance, financial aid, and programs for children. An internal investigation will determine whether the two arrested deputies remain employed.The family of Deputy Abigail Bieber, who was killed in a 2020 murdersuicide involving another department member, is suing HCSO and calling for stronger prevention measures. ...read more read less
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