sheriff

The wandering sheriff is confident enough not to be strident, wise enough to maintain order as best he can, and savvy enough to read other people, which keeps him alert.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

“The sheriff acknowledged the problem and devoted substantial additional resources, including new processing software and additional personnel, to cutting waiting times dramatically.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

“The sheriff evacuated 60,000 people out of a portion of Spokane in a matter of two hours without injury or accident,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

The notes were addressed to Savannah Guthrie and the Guthrie family, and sent to a local TV station in Tucson, Arizona, in the days after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, according to the sheriff.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

I saw a cowboy movie once and was impressed by how the sheriff always brushed his horse and threw a soft blanket over its back at the end of the day.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen

And whether or not he knew it, it also made him a representative of the community of constitutional sheriffs.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

“It strengthens the powers of Civilian Oversight boards and Inspectors General and upholds our subpoena authority while also showcasing the strong public interest in robust, effective oversight of sheriffs, their departments, and their operations.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026

Back in the 13th Century, there was a law that said local sheriffs should not receive "for favour borne to such misdoers".

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026

Charles said the issue is with county jails—which vary in their practices and are typically managed by local sheriffs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026

“Because the sheriffs report states that in your battery well there were two D-6 batteries. ‘

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson