So far, people seem to like the story. Many thanks to all who have purchased it. My wife appreciates it. She tells me, “Just remember, you earn it, I spend it.” It’s basically a direct line, Bookapy to PayPal to my checking account to my wife. I don’t even have a checkbook!
The number two in a sheriff’s department usually goes by one of two terms, Undersheriff or Chief Deputy. There was a question on this. The Sheriff is an elected official. On an amusing note, when the police are making public statements or announcements, it is usually given to a senior officer, lieutenant or captain, maybe higher depending on the size of the department, acting as the press liaison. When a sheriff’s department has to make a (good) announcement, it is always the sheriff, so his face is out in front of the voters!