1The sheriff of the county was responsible for investigating the crime and keeping the community safe.
2She was elected as the first female sheriff in the state's history.
3The sheriff's department is in charge of patrolling the rural areas and responding to emergencies.
4The sheriff warned the public about the dangers of the escaped convict and asked for their cooperation in the search.
5In the Wild West, the sheriff was often the only law enforcement officer in a small town, responsible for keeping order and justice.