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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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Back in the 13th Century, there was a law that said local sheriffs should not receive "for favour borne to such misdoers".

From BBC

Authorities are also canvassing gun shops showing the video released by the FBI to see if anyone recognizes him, according to the sheriff’s department.

From Los Angeles Times

At a Juvenile Court hearing this week in East Lost Angeles, sheriff’s deputies led shackled defendants into a courtroom reserved for youths accused of serious crimes.

From Los Angeles Times

Hours after her post, deputies assigned to the Salton City sheriff’s station responded to a call about the discovery of human remains in Salton City.

From Los Angeles Times

The sheriff's department in the US state of Arizona and FBI declined to confirm they had contacted authorities across the border about the search for Nancy Guthrie.

From BBC