HILLSBOROUGH CO., Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a major was fired for being under the influence of alcohol while on duty.
HCSO said via a statement Maj. Troy Morgan was "found to be in violation of HCSO policy after being under the influence of alcohol while on duty, and was immediately terminated."
According to a previously removed page on HCSO's website, Morgan is a recipient of the State of Florida MADD Deputy of the Year award.
The website said Morgan has been a member of HCSO for over 30 years and served in multiple assignments, including DUI Enforcement, SWAT, and Street Crimes.
As a sergeant, the site said Morgan supervised in DUI Enforcement and District II Investigations.
HCSO’s website said as a captain, he commanded the Forensic Services Division, overseeing the Traffic Bureau, Evidence Section, Forensics Section, and the Identification Section.
Morgan was seen in a 2018 social media post on the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, receiving recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
"Deputy Carlos Brito with Lt. Troy Morgan received a thank you from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for recruiting the most team members to the District V Team on MADD."
Deputies said Morgan was fired on April 8 following an internal administrative review.
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.
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