The memo informing Wood of his leave did not specify what investigators were reviewing, and Sheriff’s Office officials have declined to provide that information to the Tulsa World as there was no final action taken.

Smolen told the Tulsa World on Wednesday that he has heard from former Sheriff’s Office employees, whom he declined to name, that Wood was investigated for possible sexual misconduct with jail inmates.

If Wood was investigated or found to have had inappropriate sexual relations with inmates, Smolen said, “then that’s certainly relevant to whether or not this guy has an inclination or has evidence of predatory sexual misconduct.”

Sheriff’s Office legal counsel filed motions Tuesday asking the judge to “quash,” or reject, the subpoenas seeking testimony from Chief Deputy Michelle Robinette, Cpl. Marshall Eldridge and Maj. Eric Kitch.

Those employees were asked to testify at the hearing because their names are listed on a document placing Wood on administrative leave, Smolen told the World.

The Sheriff’s Office is fighting the subpoenas on claims that those employees’ testimony would not be relevant to the protective order case.