sheriff
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Those agencies include state police, county sheriff and local police departments, state wildlife agencies and even state auditors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The sheriff, now awaiting the delivery of two new squad cars that will be paid for with DHS funds, couldn’t be happier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Daniel Dominguez, a deputy sheriff with the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Four years ago, the race for Los Angeles County sheriff was one of the most closely watched local elections.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
One night not long after, Lawson recalled, another deputy sheriff opened his cell and led him to Hale, who was in a car outside.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Louisiana passed a strict mug shot law in 2022 involving nonviolent charges, but largely repealed it when some sheriffs called it unworkable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Five West Texas sheriffs likewise wrote to federal officials saying advanced surveillance technology would be better suited to stopping undocumented migration in the rugged terrain.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
And whether or not he knew it, it also made him a representative of the community of constitutional sheriffs.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Legislators could amend the state Constitution to make sheriffs appointed instead of elected — the same as police chiefs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
“The sheriffs report,” he said with a sigh.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
