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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In general, a police force is just that – cops who patrol and protect people from crime.
A sherriff is an officer of the local courts. He/she does things like enforcing court orders, such as evictions, along with his/her deputies.
HOWEVER, the two can overlap. In some smaller towns or rural areas, the sheriff’s office may be the only local police force and enforce all the laws.
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