Police vs. Sheriffs! Here’s The Difference

[ShelCorporation]

I think they wanted to know the difference in roles of Police Officers vs Deputy Sheriffs

[stevenvalerio]

Sheriffs cover a county usually while police cover cities

[rocksreviewsreactions]

Police: Covers cities.
Sheriffs and Deputies: Covers counties
State Troopers: Covers states.

[stsgthall]

For anyone looking for more in depth answer. The sheriff is in theory in charge of the whole county. When a city incorporates mean they want to be in charge of themselves essentially they may create a police department. So the sheriff patrols unincorporated areas within the county

[Deathbomb]

I think they meant a sheriff's deputy, not the sheriff of the county.

Police work for a municipality which is considered a corporation by US code. Cops have limited jurisdiction within city limits and patrol that city.

A sheriff's deputy patrols the entire county and has higher jurisdiction than city cops and can patrol the city and county areas.

[SfJames]

That was a good description, but I feel like it was only half of it.
It's probably important to talk about their job duties as well, because they are a little different.

[Daniel-]

Additionally sheriff deputies handle civil matters such as property disputes, eviction notices and when people are getting sued, deputies “serve” the papers. They also handle security of the courthouse. They handle regular police work in the county whereas police officers handle it in the city limits

[rogueldrsmiythe]

The Sheriff is elected by the people, the Chief of Police is appointed by Mayor or city counsel.

[NorvaVindrise]

Bro got so mad he choked the cameraman 🥴

[joryjennings]

Sheriff's Dept usually, but not always, patrols the county. Leaving specific cities and municipalities to be patrolled by their respective police departments

[d.boy]

He can't even answer a simple question

[idkifydk]

Police protect the city and sheriff’s protect that county

[MsSovereign]

are cops allowed to arrest aliens from space?

[johnmcmahon]

Our Johnsons are usually much larger .😅
Retired Deputy Sheriff

[willsanchez]

Sheriff's got more power than the cops.facts

[Shirt.]

Police officers patrols in cities while sheriffs patrols in counties

[AceDayton]

In Dayton OH, Sheriff's and city Police be all over together, they be like "What Jurisdiction?" 🤣🤣

[boomer]

The sheriff and deputy's are above you, hero.

[seansteele]

Sheriffs are elected and therefore legitimate…

[FriendlyRider]

Sheriff basically has more jurisdiction also when it comes to patrolling