sheriff

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The death of a three-year-old boy at a Glasgow hospital could have been avoided if an abnormal blood test result had been acted on sooner, a sheriff has ruled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The sheriff said Archie's CRP levels on 5 November would have been raised at a subsequent post-clinic multi-disciplinary team meeting, but this meeting was rescheduled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Bornman believes a new sheriff is key to recruiting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

With 16 in-custody deaths so far this year and 46 last year, oversight agencies and candidates vying for the county sheriff position are pushing for changes at the county lockups.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Is the sheriff on hand to smooth things over?”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye