Saying, “He makes me sick”, is unprofessional.
Remember, if this guy were a normal LEO, his agency would refuse to comment on him pending litigation.
The department spokesman would be called out to speak to the press, and they would not trash an officer like this.
As you state, this sheriff is overplaying his hand, if I’m not mischaracterizing your thoughts there.
He’s a 33+ year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office, so yes, that language is pretty much unheard of...I have NEVER heard this type of thing before.
Again, the facts aren’t all in, but for a Sheriff to speak this way about an outgoing deputy....stinks like hell to me. My gut tells me the SO has knowledge and/or a hand in this thing.