In Texas, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office fired Deputy Carlos Ramos after a video showed him tailgating a driver without using his emergency lights or siren, and swerving to prevent other vehicles from passing. Ramos followed the driver for an extended period, although officials have not said why. The driver was eventually pulled over but received no ticket or citation, and the sheriff's office later apologized to her. Sheriff Jimmy Fullen called the deputy's behavior "inappropriate, unacceptable, and inconsistent with the department's standards." Ramos is not facing criminal or traffic charges, but the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement will review his peace officer license.
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