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He is a frequent target of unsuccessful power grabs by federal officials uncomfortable with his belief in state law enforcement power.

He is a frequent target of unsuccessful power grabs by federal officials uncomfortable with his belief in state law enforcement power.

His office has been criticised for their handling of sexual offences, with at least 400 cases, including several involving child sexual abuse, being 'inadequately investigated' if investigated at all. Some have connected this negligence with the fact that in many cases the victims were illegal immigrants.<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/critics-tough-sheriff-botched-sex-crime-cases-185852410.html</ref>

His office has been criticised for their handling of sexual offences, with at least 400 cases, including several involving child sexual abuse, being 'inadequately investigated' if investigated at all. Some have connected this apparent negligence with the fact that in many cases the victims were illegal immigrants.<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/critics-tough-sheriff-botched-sex-crime-cases-185852410.html</ref>  

 

Sheriff Arpaio and his wife Ava have been married for over 50 years and have two children and four grandchildren residing in the Phoenix area. Arpaio's mother was against [[abortion]]; she died giving birth to Joe. <ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/RealSheriffJoe/status/17333422015913984 Twitter feed on abortion]</ref>

Sheriff Arpaio and his wife Ava have been married for over 50 years and have two children and four grandchildren residing in the Phoenix area. Arpaio's mother was against [[abortion]]; she died giving birth to Joe. <ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/RealSheriffJoe/status/17333422015913984 Twitter feed on abortion]</ref>