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Sheriffs

Description:

Sheriffs, typically elected officials, are responsible for maintaining law and order within a county or jurisdiction. They enforce the law, serve warrants, make arrests, and provide security for court proceedings.

Noun:

A sheriff refers to an elected law enforcement officer responsible for a county. Sheriffs are usually the highest-ranking law enforcement official within their jurisdiction.

Example: The sheriff apprehended the fugitive after a long pursuit.

Plural Noun:

Sheriffs can also be used as a plural noun to refer to multiple elected law enforcement officers from different counties or jurisdictions.

Example: The conference was attended by sheriffs from various counties across the state.

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