A former security chief at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is suing the municipal utility, alleging that he was fired for complaining about security gaps and illegal actions by other employees. Patrick Findley, who oversaw security and emergency management, was terminated earlier this year. His ouster came shortly after the release of a confidential report that pinpointed security vulnerabilities at three power stations, spurring concern at City Hall. The former security chief alleges that the DWP failed to act on his concerns and thwarted his investigations, instead firing him despite an “impeccable record” with the utility. “This is an employment and legal matter and we cannot provide further comment.”The Los Angeles Daily News first reported on the security concerns raised in the unredacted Navigant report earlier this year.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 04, 2016 20:53 UTC