+A sheriff is an elected or appointed official, often a county's chief peace officer, responsible for [Law Enforcement](/wiki/law_enforcement) within a [County](/wiki/county) or similar jurisdiction. Their duties typically encompass court security, operation of the county jail, and providing patrol services in unincorporated areas.
+## See also
+- [Police](/wiki/police)
+- [Deputy](/wiki/deputy)
+- [Constable](/wiki/constable)
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