Deputy Andrew Richmond reported Sergeant Jeff Thurman’s racist comments to his supervisors. Following his report, Richmond alleged that he faced discrimination and retaliation within the department, leading to a hostile work environment. In July 2019, Richmond resigned from the Sheriff’s Office and filed a lawsuit claiming racial discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit is ongoing.
## Officer Forum Links:
– [Deputy Andrew Richmond](https://watchaudits.com/forums/topic/deputy-andrew-richmond/)