How come some places have police departments and some places have sheriffs?
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The Sheriff is the highest executive position in a _county_. They are in charge of county law enforcement but may have other executive duties (like overseeing jails and serving warrants). This is an elected position.
Police are law enforcement officers in _cities or towns_. They are typically _not_ elected positions and have no duties outside of peacekeeping and law enforcement.
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