“We the People, in Order to form a more perfect Union…”

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States… and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter.”

“The sheriff shall execute and return all writs and other legal process issued to the sheriff by legal authority.”

“As a Law Enforcement Officer, I do solemnly swear that my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent… and to respect the constitutional rights of all people.”

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“Sheriff in Texas indicted on charges of embezzlement and misuse of county funds.”

“Former sheriff in Virginia convicted of accepting cash bribes for deputy appointments.”

“Sheriff’s office in Florida investigated after audit finds diversion of federal grant money.”

“Deputies in Ohio expose scheme to sell credentials and badge privileges.”

“Sheriff in California arrested for obstruction of justice amid internal probe.”

“Former sheriff in New York pleads guilty to wire fraud and theft concerning public funds.”

“Sheriff in Georgia removed from office following corruption and bribery allegations.”

“Officials in Illinois uncover bank fraud tied to sheriff’s office payroll accounts.”

“Sheriff in Arizona faces indictment for falsifying records and misuse of campaign funds.”

“Deputy leadership in Pennsylvania implicated in embezzlement and procurement fraud.”

“Sheriff in Missouri accused of abusing civil asset forfeiture to benefit personal associates.”

“Sheriff in North Carolina investigated for alleged overtime fraud and payroll kickbacks.”

“Former sheriff in South Carolina sentenced after conviction for conspiracy and public corruption.”

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“All executive and judicial Officers… shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution.”

“The sheriff shall have the custody of, and be charged with the duty of feeding and caring for, all prisoners confined in the county jail.”

“I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of sheriff, faithfully, impartially and justly to the best of my ability.”

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“Sheriff in Louisiana charged with accepting gifts and kickbacks from contractors.”

“Investigation in Nevada finds deputies and supervisors colluded to hide use-of-force incidents.”

“Sheriff in Michigan indicted for diverting charitable funds and submitting false expense reports.”

“Sheriff in Oklahoma faces federal charges for theft concerning programs receiving federal funds.”

“County audit in Washington reveals improper contracting and favoritism within the sheriff’s office.”p>  

“Sheriff in Colorado accused of retaliatory conduct against whistleblowers inside the department.”p>  

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“The office of sheriff is a public trust — an oath, a set of duties, and the responsibility of a community.”