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The Sheriff is the only elected law enforcement
official in the State. This means that every four years
he puts his record out for approval. He is accountable
to the citizen and voter. Besides the personal accountability
required to maintain his post, the Sheriff is a professional,
trained in the latest law enforcement techniques and criminal
justice procedures.
The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement
Officer of the County. Unlike municipal police departments,
whose enforcement authority is restricted to their individual
boundaries, and the State Highway Patrol, who has statewide
authority to enforce traffic laws but whose authority to
enforce criminal laws is limited to state highways and
property, the Sheriff and his deputies have the authority
to enforce all laws anywhere within their county.
It's the combination of the above factors,
along with the desire to perform public service, that makes
the Sheriff a unique position among Ohio officials. To
be truly effective he must, and does, understand the integrity
needed to do the job in a legal and responsible manner
and uphold the public trust placed in him. A Sheriff is
more than an individual. He has an office behind him, made
up of deputies and support personnel. It's an organization
of men and women dedicated to protecting and serving the
people of our county. The deputies are sworn law enforcement
officers. They are appointed by the Sheriff to uphold the
laws and preserve the public peace.
The Sheriff needs the support of the community
to do his job effectively. Help by taking the steps
to protect yourself and your family from crime and accidents.
Be an informed citizen, know the needs of yourself and
the community, and communicate with the Sheriff so he can
be aware of how best to serve you. Your help can make a
difference. Get to know your Sheriff and the men and women
of the Office.
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