Calls for Broward County sheriff’s removal intensify in wake of Parkland shooting (VIDEO)

By Christen Smith

A Florida state representative wants Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel fired after reports surfaced suggesting his deputies didn’t intervene in the Parkland school shooting earlier this month.
Republican Rep. Bill Hager sent a letter over the weekend to Gov. Rick Scott demanding Israel’s removal — under Florida Statute 112.52 (1) — for “neglect of duty and incompetence” related to the Feb. 14 rampage at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 dead and 16 wounded.
“Various news outlets have confirmed that the School Resource Officer and three Broward Sheriff Deputies were on campus at the time of the attack and chose to take cover themselves rather than stepping up to protect our students,” Hager said in the letter. “Not one of these trained officers made an effort to enter the building to protect students and teachers and save lives.”
Israel described Hager’s accusation as “patently false” in a response letter made public via the Broward Sheriffs Office. “Only one one law enforcement officer was ever on campus — at any time — during the attack,” he said. “Deputy Scot Peterson.”
Israel confirmed Peterson retired last week after facing an unpaid suspension and likely termination over his inaction during the shooting. He told reporters video footage shows Peterson idled outside of

Source: Guns.com