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Recent Examples of sheriffs
The author argues that sheriffs should not have independent authority over ballots and election procedures, and calls for the state legislature to clarify sheriff powers by amending the constitution to make sheriffs appointed rather than elected, similar to police chiefs.
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Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Those sheriffs were featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation that found that one in six Kentucky counties has had a sheriff criminally charged or convicted since 2010.
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Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Those sheriffs were featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation that found that one in six Kentucky counties has had a sheriff criminally charged or convicted since 2010.
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Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheriffs
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Jennifer said the troopers then asked to see the entire family's documentation.
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Because of a language barrier, troopers needed a passerby to help translate Spanish to English, the warrant affidavit said.
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Police said there were no signs of trauma or foul play and homicide detectives are investigating.
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On June 12, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Pollock on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, police said.
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On May 1, investigators served a search warrant and seized evidence.
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Anyone with more information regarding the incident was asked to contact the SBSD Homicide Detail investigators at 909-890-4904.
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“Sheriffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheriffs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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