SHERIFF KING COUNTY OFRCE 516 Annul W-I 16 5north, Tel: [206] 296-4155 Fax: [206) 276-0165 David G. Reichch Silrrt'?' November 3. 2004 Seattle. WA 98121 RE: Noti?cation of Medical Hearing Finding Dear Thank you for requesting and attending the non?disciplinary medical termination hearing on Monday. November 1. 2004, where we discussed the proposed action of terminating your employment as a King County Sheriff?s Of?ce deputy. Medicaltermination hearings ensure that all information relevant to the preposed termrnation are presented. reviewed. and considered by the hearing of?cial. Present at this hearhg were: chief Denise .J. Turner - Medlcal Hearing Of?cial Captain Mitzi G. Representative for K050 M5. Deborah Bellam K050 HR Counsel KCSO Deputy (employee pending termination) Boil-rm:- KCPOG Vim Pmsidant {representing I appreciate you and your Guild representative?s response to the proposed action of non~disoiplinery medical tennhta?m from your position, based upon the conclusions of independent medical examinations: conducted by his. maria Ms. Kathleen P. Backer. MD. in summary. yoo stated that: - You presented a letter. dated October 29, 2004, from your doctor. Marcia Davenport Kent, t) I You believe that your own doctors opinion should carry greater weight than those cmpioyed by King Como: to Conduct independent medical examinations You believe that your illness is under control and that you are taking the correct combin to remain stable - You believe your ?tness has not caused any pertommnce problems: wh:le you were working I You acknmirledged that the information you gave to both Dr. Front and Dr Decker during: the course 0: van: evaluations was accurate and tT'Ulhfui - You acknowledge that your are currently in a episodic state, but lecl strongly that this state Coco not yourjudgrnent - You believe that you should be returned to full duty status as a deputy with KCSO ation of medication: Further. your own doctor indicates in the letter Of October 29. 200-1_ that you have r9135.an Experigncg? episodes and are curreniiy in an episodic state. - Ram November 3. 20041 Page Two The 'nfOrmalion presented by the independent medical examinations conclude that The medical condition you have is can-going and permanent I The perrnenent condition presents relapses and remits. even with treatment and good patient compliance Your condition can rntemuttentty affect memory. intellectual and social judgment. insight and anger management You have bean prescribed medications in an attempt to stabilize your condition You are not ?t for duty as a law enforcement deputy agave rev'ewad and considered the inf?fma?on by you and your Guild representative. Including the ?3239" 29. 2004 letterfmm Dr- Kenllhat you presented at the hearing. Additionally, thaye renewed an: cons?dere?i the inmm?a?on and WndUSionS Presented bit Dr. Root and Dr. Decker. These experts {Dr?s Root and nectar] have concluded that you are not ?t for duty and that your medical Condition is on going and permanent. I Thefafure- have decided that FOU are ?Dt?t duty. With 0r without reasonable accommodation. and that you are tennrnated from the position of Sheriffs deputy for non-disciplinary medical reasons, effective November 2. 2004. YEW County?paid herie?ts coverage will Continue through the last day of the month. November 30. 2504. Any Questions you may have regarding medical bene?ts eitoutd he directed to King County Bene?ts at (206} can-1:555. Any questions regarding Disability Services or the Reassignmont Program should be directed to Robeson Hicks at (206) 683-4506.) I On a personal note, i am glad that you are feeling better and have come to terms with your condition. I wish the meet for you into the future. and hope that you follow up With me lung County's tiervices Program. Thank you for your over six years of Service to the i?ng County Sheriffs Of?ce. Since rely Denise Turner Chief, Technical Services Division cc: Chief Susan Ftahr. Field Operations Division Linda Shropshire. HR Analyst. tinii Deborah Bottom. King County HR Labor King County Police Of?Cer?s Guild Bene?ts and Retirement OperatiOns Rebecoa Hicks, Disability Services SI-?Uhidil? Section t. 1RD - gun?mud