Barney was in desperate need of some serious psychiatric analysis and medication. In today's world, his Sheriff's Department would be inundated with lawsuits because of him even if he was eventually removed from office by a district judge or the voters.
Barney - the epitome of insecurity and dramatically low-esteem.
If you want to annoy a law enforcment person just mention Barney.
"Io sono stanco, sono imbigliato, and I wan't everyone here to know, there ain't gonna be no trouble from me..Don Corleone..Cicc' a port!"
