sheriff

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"The renewal and change is good, and I think we are going to see a new sheriff in town," said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Speaking Friday, Bessent said the central bank’s new chairman, Kevin Warsh, would be “a new sheriff in town” who would return “to basics in terms of accountability, credibility, and what’s the purpose of the Fed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

In an interview, Luna said his track record demonstrates why he’s the best choice for sheriff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The agency highlighted a project called summary case management, which is reducing the number of trials heard by judges in sheriff courts.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In 1888, a delegation of townsfolk beseeched Emmett to run for county sheriff, which he did, winning easily.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann