Terre Haute Vice News has submitted a public records request for the disciplinary files of the officer who left his weapon in the bathroom at Honey Creek Middle School last week. Across the country roughly a third of states allow public access to law enforcement disciplinary records.

State records showed Gelinas had been employed by the school district for seven years, and some information indicates the possibility of prior disciplinary action before last weeks incident.

According to a statement from the school district, appropriate actions have been taken in response to the incident. VCSC spokeswoman Katie Shane confirmed that the school protection officer is no longer affiliated with the district.

The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when a student discovered a firearm in a school bathroom. Principal Trina McDonald assured parents in an email that the gun remained inside its holster and was not handled by any students. The student promptly reported the discovery.

McDonald emphasized that the safety of students, teachers, and staff was not compromised, stating, “Our students are safe. Our teachers and staff are safe. Our school is safe.”

She added that the situation is being addressed appropriately. However, the district declined to provide further comments, citing personnel matters.

Sheriff John Plasse stated that the officer’s special deputy status has been revoked as a consequence of the incident. Additionally, the school district confirmed on Thursday that the officer is no longer employed within the district.

According to the Tribune Star Sheriff Plasse stated,”The SPO was a special deputy, but he is no longer a special deputy as a result of the incident yesterday.” The officer, who was an employee of the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) at the time of the incident, has been stripped of arrest powers, Plasse added.