WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The West Palm Beach Police Department is held a press conference Friday morning regarding the firing of three captains in an alleged "double dipping" scheme.
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West Palm Beach addresses firing of captains in overtime scheme
This is a story that WPTV has been closely following for nearly two years.
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Union pushes back on firing of 3 captains, claims 'different standard'
In 2020, a third-party audit commissioned by the city of West Palm Beach looked into the finances of multiple departments of the city, including the police department. The auditor uncovered nearly $20,000 worth of double dipping on timecards, which shined a light on thousands of hours of overtime being paid out.
