Two Florida Highway Patrol veterans are accused of billing for off-duty security work they never performed in ChampionsGate. The troopers, Capt. Lenita King and Trooper Maurice Vilsaint, allegedly abused a common law enforcement practice called Off Duty Police Employment.

ChampionsGate Scheme

The scheme involved King and Vilsaint having off-duty assignments with the Champions Gate Community Development District in Osceola County. They were accused of billing the community for work they never did.

Off-Duty Police Employment

Off-duty assignments allow officers to use their agency uniform and patrol vehicle to provide security for outside clients. The outside organization pays the officer directly, and the officer repays the agency for fuel and equipment.

Key Facts

• Location: ChampionsGate, Florida
• Accused: Capt. Lenita King, 63, and Trooper Maurice Vilsaint, 42
• Charges: Fraud
• Employment: Former Florida Highway Patrol troopers
• Current Status: Arrested and booked in Osceola County

The practice of off-duty police employment is permitted under FHP rules and is widely used at law enforcement agencies across Florida. However, the accused troopers allegedly abused this practice for personal gain.

Looking Ahead

The case against King and Vilsaint is ongoing, and it is unclear what the outcome will be. The Florida Highway Patrol will continue to investigate and work to prevent similar incidents in the future. The accused troopers are no longer employed by the FHP.