FEBRUARY 2020 (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
JOEL J KIRKPATRICK PC
Client, a supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security, US Border Patrol, receives a notice of Demotion from the supervisory position for alleged misconduct. Demotion would contemplate a significant drop in pay and have a chilling effect on future promotional opportunities.
The written response is prepared on behalf of client. The oral reply is conducted with the deciding official. The agency does not sustain the action and client receives a letter of clearance. Client returns to full supervisory duties with the agency.
