Chapter
The Role of the Sheriff in Law Enforcement
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The sheriff has responsibilities beyond just law enforcement, including running the county jail and providing security for county courts. In a small, financially disadvantaged county, the sheriff can behave and is often required to behave like a politician as well as a law enforcement officer.
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The sheriff is responsible for running the county jail, providing security for county courts, and has jurisdiction over the entire county.
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Law enforcement
Summary
The sheriff is responsible for running the county jail, providing security for county courts, and has jurisdiction over the entire county. In smaller, more impoverished counties, the sheriff takes on a political role in addition to their law enforcement duties.