it, OKLAHOMA 4. Kevin sit 7 Stoven Harpe pene “ Corrections Director y Int dune 8, 2023 Ashlee Teafatiller CSO IV Oklahoma State Penitentiary McAlester, Ok. 74502 Re: Letter of Termination Dear Ashlee Teafatiller: This letter is to notify you that you are terminated from your employment with the ‘Oklahoma Department of Corrections effective Friday, June 8, 2023. This action {s being taken under Civil Service Rule 260:130-27-3. Statuto, Rule, Policy, Practice or Procedure Violated OP-110215 entitled “Rules Conceming the Individual Conduct of Employees” |, Establishment of Rules and Code of Conduct A, Code of Conduct Employees of the agency will at all times, conduct themselves in a manner befitting the office or position that the employee holds. Employees will uphold the correctional employee oath, as well as the public's trust, and will reflect the highest ethical standards, Employees will: 1, Devote full ime, attention and effort to their duties during assigned hours of duty; 2. Engage in conduct which affords respect, courtesy, and preserves the dignity of others; 3. Refrain from conduct which is corrupt, illegal, serves to denigrate, demean, or disregard the welfare of others (4-APPFS-3C-02 b#H1, bik2, bi#3); 4. Promote and model exemplary, law-abiding behavior; (4-ACRS-3A07) P.O. WOK 07, MEALESTER, OK 74802 OFFICE: $18.470-4700- FAX: €78-423-9873, ‘STATE OF OXLAHONA “DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS 006.0% GOV5. Avold any conduct, interest, or relationship which is in conflict with, or detrimental to, the proper and effective discharge of official duties; (2- CO-1C-24, S-ACH-10-2, 4-APPFS-3C-02 biM, b#f2, bif3) 7. Conduct werk in a manner which contributes to and supports a safe, healthful and comfortable work environment; (4-APPFS-3E-01) 8, Promptly and truthfully report any improper actions which violate agency policies and procedures, ‘endanger others, or undermine the principles contained herein; and OP-110416 entitled "Progressive Disciplinary Procedures” B. (Revision-02 dated 06/14/2022) Causes for Discharge, Suspension without Pay and Demotion (4-ACRS-7E-10, 4-APPFS-3E-17) 1. (Revision-02 dated 06/14/2022) A state employee may be disciplined for: a, Misconduct; £. Wilf violation of Statutes, Rules or Procedure; g. Conduet unbecoming a public employee; |. Any other just cause OP.050108 entitied "Use of Force Standards and Reportabie Incidents” | Use of Force Employees may use reasonable force as required in the performance of their duties; however, unnecessary or excessive force is net authorized. fing Grounds for Statement of Act, ncid: On February 25, 2023, you deployed oleoresin capsicum (OC) ints cell BB on klahoma State Penitentiary (OS ‘occupied by Security video footage revea! locked the ‘cell food port with his arm when you entered the quad, sonduct count. ‘Your body language li ‘appeared to berate| in an unprofessianal manner. ew a liquid substance, possibly urine, at you as you passed call BB, You Icitered near a cell at the end of the run, speaking with the occupant. After approximately ten (10) seconds)llgain threw liquid in your direction, You remained standing by the far cell for approximately ‘AGENCY NAME 2407, INGOLN BLVD, {5 FLOOR, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73108 - OFFICE: 405-427-120» FAK: 40621204 [STATE OF ORLANCMA- OFFICE OF MANAGENENT & ENTERPRISE SERVICES MES OK.GOVthirty-seven (37) seconds untilIEEEEEEhrew the Styrofoam cup at you. You almost immediately advanced toward cell BB while producing an OC spray canister. The food po lal closed then dropped open consistent with itheing relinquished by You seized the food port door, partially closed it, and deployed a burst of OC spray through the narrow aperture prior to closing and securing the food port 9 iii oes to relinquish his method of aeeauit when he threw the cup at you. Video footage revealed you gained control of the food port door a felinquished i but chose to deploy OG spray although it appeared you could have easily closed and secured the food port door without doing so, You admitted deploying OC spray.was likely avoidable. You admitted you should not have retumed to cell BB at actions, stating you "Probably shouldn't have went back.” You advised you were previously counseled regarding depioying OC spray into cell food ports, stating, “Actually /'ve been told {o stop spraying after every bean hole." Summary of Evidence Justifying Proposed Termination Video surveillance footage Statements made by you to Investigator(s) Previous Employee Engagement and Disc} \stions, Suspension Without Pay, dated November 28, 2022 due to a violation of OP- 110386 for having altered a doctor's nota. Letter of Reprimand, dated October 3, 2022 due to violation of OP-110212 for intentionally opening of cell doors in the maximum-security cells. Letter of Reprimand, dated September 30, 2021 due to non-compliant of taxes. Letter of Reprimand, dated September 15, 2020 due to non-compliant of taxes. Right to file a Complaint ‘You have a tight to file a complaint with the Civil Service Division (CSD), within ten business days of the dale of the disciplinary action. A copy of the CSD. petition Is attached. All GSD camplaints must be filed online at ovomes/services/huma: J- management/clvil: ‘AOENOY NAHE. 201 W AINCOLY 81ND, 1** FLOOR, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 7105 OFFICE: 40502-1234 - PAK: AO6-BR5(804 ‘STATE OF ONLAHOMA OFFICE OF NANAGEMENT 4 ENTERPIUSE SERVICES OMES.OK Q0VSincerely, Christe Quick, Warden LYersate, Dosrele Employee Signature Date (deg Teodetille~ b--28 Distribution: Original to employee Copy to Disciplinary File Copy to chief administrator of Human Resources Attachment: Attachment D “Written Response to Discipline" CSD Complaint Petition ‘AGENCY NAME 2401 N LINCOLN BLVD," FLOOR, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73108 - OFFICE: 406 422-120 FAK: 48-62-1294 STATE OF OKLAHOMA OPMGE OF MANAGEMENT & ENTERPRISE SERVICES -OMESOK.GOVSAG. OKLAHOMA kev ste steven tage Baener Bt Corrections red n November 22, 2022, Ashiee Teafatiller, CSO IV ‘Oklahoma State Penitentiary Re: Suspension Without Pay Dear Sergeant Teafatller, ‘This letter Is to notify you that | am suspending you without pay for a period of (3) three working days (24 hours) for the reasons stated below. Your suspension will begin on Thursday, January 12, 2023 and end on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Statut or Procedure Violated OP-{10215 entitied “Rules Conceming the individual Conduct of Employees" A. Code of Conduct Employees of the agency will at all times, conduct themselves in a manner befitting the office or position that the employes holds. Employees will uphold the correctional employee oath, as well as the public's trust, and will refiect the highest ethical standards, Employees will: 8, Promptly and truthfully report any Improper actions which violate agency policies and procedures, ‘endanger others, or undermine the principles contained herein; B, Reporting for Duly Employees will report for duty as assigned, 1. Employees will request leave In accordance with the pravislons of OP110366 entitled “Procedures for Employee Attendance and Leave" and comply with any facilty/unit requirements regarding notification of absence. kishera Sila Panty P.0. BOX G7, MeAlelar, Ok, 74802 offen: 098-428'4700 ra te123-8709 ‘bial of Cldahome, Deparment of Croctons "BSC.OKGOV2. In addition fo any disciplinary sanctions that may be Inourred for unexcused or unauthotized absences, ‘employees will not be pald for such absences from work, OP-1 10366 entitied "Procedures for Employee Attendance and Leave" i ‘A. Definitions Sick leave means a period when the employee cannot work because of sickness, injury, pregnancy, or medical, surgical, dental or optical examination, or treatment by @ health care provider, or where the employee's presence at work would jeopardize the health af the employee or others [Merit Rule 260:26-15-12(1)} Sick leave may not be used for annual leave [Merit Rule 260:25-15-12(2)]. D. Leave Approval Process E 1, General Guidelines for Employees and Supervisors 1d, Supervisors will approve all requests for sick leave unless: (2) There are facts to show that the employee failed to report for work for reasons cther than those ised in Section Ill tem A, ofthis procedure, such as: (@) The employee was denied the use of personal time off for the same time period; the Act, Inc ons Gonstitut! Sus You presented a Doctor's note regarding sick leave dated from August 8 thru the 18" of 2022, Upon further review this deoumentation was discavered to be altered and Incorreet. You had not been seen by this doctor since 2019, ‘The dates on the doctor's note were the same dates you had been denled previously requested annual leave. Steps Which May be Taken to Resolve the Problem. By December 31, 2022, you are to reread OP~110215 and meet with your supervisor fo discuss any questions or seek clarification and ensure that no further violations occur. ‘okiherna sata Pei P.0. BGK 67 MeAletr, Ok 74 lon 18-4284700 Pa 816-120-0799 ‘ial of Oldahor, Deparment of Conectons ;BGOOKGOVPrevious, ee Engagement and Disciplinary Actior Letter of Reprimand dated October 3, 2022, deliberate disregard for polley, OP-110216, OP-110212, ‘OSP-040102-11. Letter of Reprimand dated September 30, 2021, Failure to Comply with State Income Tax Laws. Letter of Reprimand dated September 15, 2020, Failure to Comply with State Income Tax Laws. ce lances if the Above or Similar Offense is Re} Progreselve disciplinary action, up to and including termination, may be taken for any future violations which are the same or similar, Opportunity to Respond ‘You may respond to this suspension without pay in writing, Any written response willbe fled In your personnel file with this Suspension. You have 5 business days to respond. it to file a Complaint You have a right to file a complaint with the Civil Service Division (CSD), within ten business days of the date of the disciplinary action. A copy of the CSO petition is attached. All CSD complaints must be filed online at hitas://oklahom s/services/hut Jhiral ‘Olona Site Penta 2.0. BOXET, Mees, CX 7402 ne: 018-428-4700 Fat 18-4254790 ‘tala of Okara, Os of Cometona ‘BosckeovDistribution: Original to employee Copy to Disciplinary File Copy to director of Human Resources Attachment: Attachment D ‘Written Response to Discipline” CSD Complaint Petition