A veteran deputy with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has resigned after an internal investigation found she created and sold fetish content on the subscription platform FeetFinder, including at least one instance where she appeared in uniform.
According to investigative findings obtained by CBS12, Deputy Brandi Tenlen—who had more than two decades of service and was assigned to courthouse duty—operated an account featuring hundreds of images and dozens of videos centered on foot-related content.
Authorities said the material ranged from non-explicit imagery to sexually suggestive scenarios, and in at least one video, Tenlen wore parts of her official uniform while referencing her role in law enforcement.
The case began in July 2025 after colleagues reported concerns about Tenlen’s alleged online activity. What started as a preliminary inquiry escalated into a full internal affairs investigation, which uncovered that the account generated approximately $6,000 over a 16-month period.
Investigators also determined that some account activity occurred during work hours using agency equipment.
FeetFinder, the platform at the center of the investigation, markets itself as a subscription-based site for buying and selling foot-focused content. While legal, the platform operates in a gray area for professionals in regulated fields, particularly law enforcement, where outside employment and public conduct are tightly controlled.
Policies in Florida agencies typically require approval for secondary income streams and strictly prohibit the use of official uniforms or resources in outside ventures.
In a statement, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the outcome of the case, saying, “D/S Brandi Tenlen resigned while under investigation.” The agency added that her actions were “clear violations of our agency policies and procedures” and emphasized its commitment to maintaining “the professionalism and integrity our community expects and deserves.”
The investigation also found that Tenlen misused sick leave after a vacation request was denied, and she later admitted she used that time to film content with an individual visiting from Canada.
Additionally, multiple deputies reported that discussions about the account took place in the workplace, with some saying they were shown content directly.
Internal Affairs ultimately cited several violations, including conduct unbecoming, unauthorized outside employment, and misuse of departmental resources.
