A former law enforcement officer, known for her talks to students about the perils of bullying, has been charged with forcibly holding a young boy underwater at a Florida hotel, as reported by various sources.

Tiffany Lee Griffith, 36, from Fort Myers, faces charges of aggravated child abuse after an incident at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee. Her arrest, which took place earlier this month, was confirmed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

The troubling event unfolded around 4:30 p.m. on December 19, when three children were playing in the hotel pool, according to the authorities.

Investigators revealed that the situation escalated when a 6-year-old boy allegedly submerged Griffith’s son underwater. In response, Griffith reportedly entered the pool to confront the boy.

Griffith, now facing serious charges, was taken into custody by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, highlighting a stark contrast to her previous role as a law enforcement officer.

“The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Tiffany Lee Griffith of Fort Myers, entered the pool and yelled at a 6-year-old boy after he allegedly dunked her 6-year-old son underwater,” the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said. “The suspect then placed her hands on the victim’s shoulders and forcibly dunked him underwater for several seconds.”

The child left the pool visibly upset and had a nosebleed. He then told his parents about the incident, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Griffith then yelled at the boy’s mother before leaving the area. Deputies later located and arrested Griffith, authorities said.

The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center (Google Maps)

Griffith later told police she was a former law enforcement officer. She worked for the Punta Gorda Police Department from 2013 to 2018 under the name Tiffany Lee Viola, authorities told WPBF 25 News.

During her tenure, she reportedly served as a school resource officer.

Posts on the Punta Gorda Police Department Facebook page show Griffith teaching students about topics including bullying, sexting and internet safety, WPBF 25 News reported.

“She is teaching a course educating high school freshman on the negative consequences of bullying and sexting, as well as common crimes that occur involving high school students as either the perpetrator or victim,” one department post stated.

Griffith was also recognized as the department’s Employee of the Quarter in 2016, according to WPBF 25 News.

Griffith was booked into the Osceola County Jail and later released on $20,000 bond. (Getty Images)

Griffith was booked into the Osceola County Jail and later released on a $20,000 bond, according to WPBF 25 News.

The Punta Gorda Police Department, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and Gaylord Hotels did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.