The Pima County Sheriff's deputy who allegedly made threatening comments toward President Trump on social media has been placed on a paid leave of absence and is being investigated by the Secret Service, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

In a statement made on Facebook, Sheriff Nanos said the department has been made aware of social media postings by Deputy Ramon Hernandez that have been alleged to be inappropriate.

"We are very much concerned," Nanos said in the statement. "We have been notified by several citizens, as well as the Secret Service. The Secret Service is conducting a criminal investigation as we speak, and we are cooperating fully. To that point, we have protocols that are governed by law and by policy."

Sheriff Nanos said the department won't start any intern

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