his inaction cost lives.”

When summarizing probable cause in the arrest warrant, it reads:

“The facts further established that Deputy Scot Peterson was aware that Nikolas Cruz was inside the 1200 Building at MSD while he was positioned between the 700 and 800 Buildings. Deputy Peterson, as a School Resource Officer, was assigned the duty and responsibility of protecting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and its occupants, including students of a minor age and therefore was responsible for the welfare and safety of the MSD students inside the 1200 Building during the time the active shooter was firing his weapon inside the building. Deputy Peterson knowingly and willingly failed to act pursuant to his law enforcement training and sworn duties which directed him to promptly address the active shooter (Cruz)aforementioned events determined that Cruz fired his weapon approximately 75 times between the time Deputy Peterson arrived at the southeast end of the 1200 Building, moved to his position of cover, and the time when he (Cruz) stopped shooting.”

Peterson’s charges are specifically related to the deaths and injuries of the ten students and teachers on the third floor of Building 12. This is when Peterson was outside the building but did not enter.

The seven counts of child neglect are for the minors that were killed and the three misdemeanors for negligence are for the adults that were killed.

“He stood there for some 45-48 minutes and did nothing,” said FDLE Commissioner Rick Swearingen. “As a law enforcement officer, despite whatever policies and procedures agencies have, we swear an oath