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Most county sheriffs are elected officials, whereas police chiefs are generally appointed. How does this affect the policies of the respective departments? Who can make the greatest difference fighting crime, the top law enforcement officer in a community (police chief or sheriff) or a public official who is not a law enforcement officer, such as a mayor or city manager? How do politics factor into law enforcement policy?

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Being elected as opposed to appointed has an impact upon the policies and initiatives that are inducted and cultivated by the police chief. Appointed police chiefs have the autonomy to only focus on internal policy regarding how they attempt to fight crime, what measures are taken, and do not have to worry about the political environment affecting their policy making. In contrast, when a police chief is elected ...

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