Monroe County Sheriff’s Office fires deputy following pair of internal affairs investigations

Monroe County deputies are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man. (WDIV)

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. – An investigation into excessive force has led to the firing of a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy.

Deputy Jon Riggs was dismissed Monday from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office after two separate Internal Affairs investigations were launched following complaints received in December.

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Riggs worked in the Lower Keys, the Sheriff’s Office said.

According to authorities, one incident that was investigated involved Riggs inappropriately and unnecessarily using a Taser and pepper spray on an individual in Key West.

The other incident involved Riggs becoming out of control, using threats and profanity while interacting with a group of teenagers on Big Pine Key.

“There is no place in law enforcement for short tempers and disproportionate responses. I require my Deputies to treat those they serve professionally and with respect,” Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay said. “Mr. Riggs fell short of that and I have lost confidence in his ability to safely enforce the law. I won’t allow the actions of one individual to tarnish the rest of my Deputies who are the best law enforcement officers anywhere.”


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