MIDLAND, Texas (CBS/AP) An embarrassed Sheriff Gary Painter fired one Midland County deputy and suspended three others without pay after a scantily dressed waitress holding a rifle posed for photographs on the trunk of a patrol vehicle.

The incident occurred last week in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks Restaurant and Bar, which promotes its "fun, friendly and sometimes flirty atmosphere!"

The deputies told Painter that they had about three to five beers each. A fifth deputy who remained inside the eatery got a letter of reprimand.

The AP story had the headline; "Semi-naked and Semi-Automatic: Cops Busted for Busty stunt". I don't see what the big deal is myself. She certainly isn't "semi-naked". I've always said cops and beer is a deadly combination. Add a waitress and watch out!!!