Major Troy Morgan previously supervised DUI enforcement and was awarded Florida’s MADD Deputy of the Year Award.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla — A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office major is out of the job after he was found to be under the influence while on duty, the agency announced.
HCSO announced Major Troy Morgan was fired Wednesday after officials said he was found in violation of policy for being under the influence of alcohol while on duty.
Morgan was terminated following an internal administrative review. He has been with the sheriff’s office for more than 31 years, beginning his career in 1994 as a reserve deputy.
Sheriff Chad Chronister provided the following statement on Morgan’s firing:
“Major Morgan dedicated many years of service to this organization, and this outcome is not one we ever want to see. But the expectations we place on our employees are clear. We are entrusted by this community to serve with integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism at all times. When those standards are not met, we must take decisive action. We also recognize that situations like this can involve personal struggles, and we hope he gets the help he needs.”
Morgan previously supervised DUI enforcement and District II investigations when he was promoted to sergeant in 2013. He is also a former recipient of the State of Florida MADD Deputy of the Year Award, awarded by Mothers Against Drunk Driving.