The Brief
- The city of Tampa’s HR investigation found no evidence that former Tampa Police Deputy Chief Ruth Cate was fired because of discrimination or retaliation.
- Cate had alleged she was unjustly terminated after advocating for a reassigned female K9 officer to keep her dog as a therapy animal.
- Police Chief Lee Bercaw said Cate’s dismissal stemmed from leadership concerns and a loss of confidence in her ability to effectively serve and lead.
TAMPA, Fla. – The city of Tampa says there is no evidence of discrimination or retaliation tied to the dismissal of former Tampa Police Deputy Chief Ruth Cate.
The city’s HR department finalized its investigation Monday.
The backstory:…