In less than a year, a second senior deputy has left the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, claiming that Sheriff Garry McFadden fostered an abusive and toxic work environment.
In a letter to McFadden on Monday, Chief Deputy Christopher Allen tendered his retirement. He accused you of orchestrating persistent backstabbing, falsehoods, contempt, and false narratives in an effort to destroy my reputation.
Additionally, Allen accused the sheriff of utilizing his position for personal benefit by ordering him to target employees and pressing them to attend gatherings.
“It saddens me to say that I have been in law enforcement for over twenty years and this last year that I have served under your leadership has been the worst year of my entire law enforcement career,” wrote Allen.
Allen’s letter repeated the same grievances raised by Kevin Canty, his predecessor who resigned from the same position last November. The Charlotte Observer revealed earlier this year that several former workers had also claimed mistreatment under McFadden.
McFadden stated in a statement that the sheriff’s office is still strong and dedicated to its goal of providing honest community service, but he was unable to comment on personnel-related issues.
