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sheriffIn the US, in all states but Rhode Island, the chief elected officer of a county law-enforcement agency, usually responsible for enforcement in unincorporated areas of the county and for the operation of the jail. The sheriff is also the officer of the local court who serves papers and enforces court orders. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In three separate actions, arrestees who had been detained in a county jail for periods ranging from 26 to 29 hours after courts had authorized their release following resolution of their charges, brought [section] 1983 claims against a county sheriff in his official capacity. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing exceptional service and protection to our community, and technology plays a major role in our ability to provide the service levels that our community expects and deserves," said Harris County Sheriff Tommy Thomas. ``Part of our recruiting advantage is that this is a great place to raise a family, a great place for recreation and a great place to be deputy sheriff,'' said Ventura County Sheriff Bob Brooks, who nevertheless appealed to the Board of Supervisors last week for more money to boost recruitment. |
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