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| − | The '''County Sheriff''' (in most places in the [[United States]]) is the top law enforcement official of his or her jurisdiction. The Sheriff is generally elected to a term of four years, can be | + | The '''County Sheriff''' (in most places in the [[United States]]) is the top law enforcement official of his or her jurisdiction, generally within the boundaries of a county (though in an incorporated city, the local police chief is the top law enforcement official within the city limits). The Sheriff is generally elected to a term of four years, can be re-elected (the number of allowable terms depends on state law), and is accountable only to his constituents. |
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Latest revision as of 00:45, April 9, 2023
The County Sheriff (in most places in the United States) is the top law enforcement official of his or her jurisdiction, generally within the boundaries of a county (though in an incorporated city, the local police chief is the top law enforcement official within the city limits). The Sheriff is generally elected to a term of four years, can be re-elected (the number of allowable terms depends on state law), and is accountable only to his constituents.
See also
- Sheriff
- Sheriff Richard Mack
- List of Law Enforcement Agencies
- Police
- Essay:Systems of support#Law Enforcement System