What is the difference between a sheriff and police department? Do they govern different things and have completely separate powers? Does one have more jurisdiction over another and what happens when it comes to committing a criminal offence?
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From my understanding, Sheriff’s deputies and police officers have the same powers. The jurisdiction of sheriff’s deputies are larger. They operate in jails, courthouses, and other establishments that are under county control (not city)
The purpose of sheriff’s deputies are to operate in places within the county that do not belong to any city
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