Local law enforcement leaders react to Floyd case (Scottsbluff, Nebr. Star-Herald, two minutes ago)

TL;DR version:

“Sick to my stomach; sad to see it.”—Scott’s Bluff County Sheriff (sad?)

Chadron’s police chief says he doesn’t know any racist cops, and the subject of race doesn’t come up. He says the murder puts a stain on his profession. He says he doesn’t know anyone who would say “I’m completely racist” (no kidding).

Scottsbluff’s police chief says he wants all the facts to come out in court. From what he can tell, the man was properly secured in custody, and then he was suddenly on the ground and being killed. Even if they had cause, they should have immediately gotten him into a rescue position. He says he’s never seen anything like that.

The Cheyenne County Sheriff thinks its important to get the charges presented correctly rather than quickly. He then says he doesn’t understand the end goal of all the rioting and looting. He also says he’s “disappointed” in that officer and those who stood around and watched him. (Remind me not to disappoint the sheriff in Sidney.)