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Who is The chief law enforcement officer of most counties is the?
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In the United States, each county elects a "Sheriff".
The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer of the county, and is also responsible for the carrying out of court orders and county tax codes.
The Sheriff delegates his (or her) power to the "Sheriff's Office" (which is similar to a police department).
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Who oversees the proper enforcement of laws?
In most counties the Sheriff or District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer for the county. In most states the State Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer for the state.
Is a probation officer considered law enforcement?
Most definitely
What skills were needed to become a bailiff?
A bailiff is most usually a sherriff's deputy or other law enforcement officer. You would need the same qualifications as a law enforcement officer. Basic Law Enforcement school or equivalent most probably.
Who provides law enforcement for a county?
At the county level, the head Law Enforcement Officer is the Sheriff. The Sheriff is (usually) elected by the residents of that county, and is head of the county's sheriff's office and the county's jail.
Who is the most powerful law enforcement officer?
The sheriff is the most powerful and has more authority then any other law enforcement officer, including the state police. He has the authority to arrest federal officers and he can only be arrested by the coroner.
What is the time for assulting an officer?
In most every jurisdiction I am aware of, assaulting a law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties is a felony crime.
Is a sheriff a township officer?
In most states, a sheriff is the senior law enforcement official for a county, not a township. Some states, such as Virginia, have city sheriffs (because cities in Virginia, by definition, do not lie within counties), and Louisiana has parish sheriffs, a parish in Louisiana being the equivalent of a county elsewhere. Alaska has no sheriffs because Alaska has no counties.
Is a township officer a sheriff?
In most states, a sheriff is the senior law enforcement official for a county, not a township. Some states, such as Virginia, have city sheriffs (because cities in Virginia, by definition, do not lie within counties), and Louisiana has parish sheriffs, a parish in Louisiana being the equivalent of a county elsewhere. Alaska has no sheriffs because Alaska has no counties.
What is the title of most states chief legal officer?
Attorney General
Who is the most famous Chief Information Officer in the world?
Ralph Szygenda
Which position is most likely to serve a staff function?
chief financial officer.
Will you get sent to jail for impersonating a police officer?
If you're caught doing it, yes. Impersonation of a law enforcement officer is a serious offense, a felony in most jurisdictions.
