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It isn't that we don't want to comply, but the sheriffs are saying they don't have the resources or ability to do it.

Frank Adams

But we do have to negotiate. And as a result of that, we're lagging some $6 behind what sheriff's deputies start at.

Dave Mitchell

For me to be trying to run the Clayton County Sheriff's Department from this courthouse, it's going to be a disaster.

James Thrash

There are no injuries to report as this was a peaceful resolution to a serious incident. This would not have been possible without the teamwork of Eden Police, Henry County Sheriff's Office and the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office.

Sam Page

The L.A. County Sheriff's Office is trying desperately to get people out of there.

Mary Bowman

We immediately checked that out and did find a gun in the car, called the Sheriff's department and alerted them to the issue.

Lisa Hendrickson

It's not fair for them (sheriff's workers) to get more than other county employees unless it comes from the law-enforcement sales tax. When that money comes in, I don't care if you give them 100 percent.

Richard Webster

During the past two years, Harford County Sheriff's detectives exhausted every resource in trying to identify Leone, ... We sent lookouts and teletypes to police agencies, and federal law enforcement agencies, issued news releases and searched missing person databases for anyone who resembled her.

Thomas Bradley

Now, I can't get anyone from the Sheriff's Office to even return my calls.

Mike O'gara

I have no problem taking privileges away... It comes to a different level of basic human rights if you take away clothing and dignity. I don't know if it is consistent with the sheriff's core values.

Michael Gennaco

We would have a complete dismantling of our sheriff?s office.

Jim Riddle

You have to show your people that you are a leader. You need to be out there with your men and women. Being able to do their job sends a huge morale boost through the people of the sheriff's office.

Lawrence Oliver

I really like the sheriff's street act. It's so funny.

Anna Brown

This is not a court system, not a sheriff's system.

Jimmy Ray

This is a very important step for us to regain and rebuild public trust in the sheriff's office.

Sheriff Sue Rahr

The day care did not contact the Sheriff's Office, ... It was the victim's family that called us.

Gary Davidson

I wanted to buy myself a job and when my husband would retire from the Cook County Sheriff's police, that he would have something to retire to.

Muriel Finkel's

Hopefully they're a little older now, a little bit more mature, got some responsibility and will either call the TIPS Hotline or call the sheriff's office with some information.

Detective Scott Atwell

Crime Stoppers is a good organization, but it needs some help to get off the ground. I took the title because I believe I can help. I'm with the sheriff's department and have previously worked for the Clarksville Police Department.

Brian Hamric

I am very proud of the support that we received from deputies of the LaPorte County Sheriff's office during this catastrophe.

Jim Arnold

We want to provide the support for the family and also let the community know that, even though six months have passed, we still are behind the issue. We want to make the city and the Sheriff's Department responsible for what they promised in the beginning.

Yesenia Balcazar

I am proud to be able to do my part as part of the team and to help these brave and dedicated deputy sheriffs in keeping Los Angeles County safe for the people who live, work and visit here.

Lou Ferrigno

There are no indications to prove that the gifts the sheriff received influenced or were intended to influence the Orange County Sheriff's Office in procuring products or services.

Kevin Beary

We invited the sheriffs to discuss ways to improve rules and procedures.

Alia Faraj

The Sheriff's Office has been concerned about some mobile home parks in the county, so the County Attorney's Office, the Sheriff and Development Services have looked at ways to reduce future crime.

Mary White

(We) were basically told by the Sheriff's Department that would be unfair to the other contract cities, because then they would have to offer more money to retain their officers.

Ted Cole

It's really important that we find her car. I know the Sheriff's department agrees, but all of us know it needs to be found 'cause it's the missing piece right now.

Donna Flock

It was time for a change in the Macoupin County Sheriff's Department and a new way of doing business. I have begun that change and I bring with me two decades of law enforcement experience.

Don Albrecht

We wear a lot of different hats. That's the interesting part of being with the sheriff's department. We get a variety of things to do.

Nick Larson

We have enough finances to supply 30 bracelets this year and to outfit two sheriff's cars. Four citizens currently are enrolled and participating, and 12 total have been interviewed so far.

Blanquita Valenti

There was someone from the Pima County Sheriff's Office at every meeting (where) this issue was discussed. It's mystifying why we're involved in these allegations against people who have been in law enforcement their entire lives.

Chuck Blanchard

This will afford an opportunity for students to become educated about the seriousness of gangs, gang activity and gang involvement by the Fall River Police Department and the Bristol County Sheriff?s Department.

Mark Costa

I think there's already 50 deputies from various Georgia sheriffs offices already down there, ... It's kind of like in phases -- who needs the help.

Ralph Johnson

The charge that we're making a race issue out of this plays to an audience that the Sheriff's Department hopes will focus on something other than this practice (hooding).

Greg Murray

There may be variations on how the sheriffs run them.

Cynthia Lorenzo

The Sheriff's Office has not done anything for south Brooksville.

Richard Howell

It's been tough on morale for everybody in the sheriff's department --tough for the people in my office. Deputy McBride was a very good officer.

Jerry Kuckelman

We will have two deputies from the Smith County Sheriff's Department who will be here. We have security cameras in both auto registration and the tax office, and they'll be monitoring those, as well as walking around, making their presence known.

Gary Barber

This is a very important step for us to regain and rebuild public trust in the Sheriff's Office and for us to rebuild a Sheriff's Office we can all be proud of.

Sheriff Sue Rahr

We've still had some issues with people trying to drive around the barricades. VDOT and the sheriff's office have been helpful in dealing with those issues.

Don Mcclure

I'd like to thank Mr. Gordon Burgess for helping us out and getting us the money to get this done, ... I'd also like to thank the Sheriff's Office for taking us in and the Health Unit for donating the land.

Patrick Foster

The Sheriff's Department told us we could have these animals for thirty days so we might have enough food right now, but two to three weeks from now we might be out again.

Jessica Fox

She invited other people to come. There were many employees from (the Sheriff's Office) there.

Linda Mitchell

I had them lay on the ground until the sheriff's department got there.

John Archer

This was a joint effort between Benton and the sheriff's office. It's all about teamwork.

Mike Frost

The Rotary motto has been, for years, 'Service above self,' and from what I've learned about the Sheriff's Office, that's what they're all about.

Jim Green

I turned (the crime scene) all over to the sheriff's department, which is the normal routine.

John Long

Most everything we do at the sheriff's department is related to drugs, ... It's the reason for a lot of thefts, it causes family violence and it can lead to murder.

James Prince

In conjunction with Roseville and Rocklin police departments and the Placer County Sheriff's Department, we'll be looking for parties where parents could be contributing to underage drinking. Some parents think that once you're home it's OK, but the fact is that anyone under the age of 21 cannot consume alcohol and parents can be charged with a misdemeanor.

Kelly Baraga

Don't ever give up on your kids. And do not be afraid to confront them - I can't tell you how many times we get calls by parents who want us to do something about their kids, but don't want their kids to know they called (the sheriffs).

Bill Devine

Every one of the police department and the sheriffs department people need to come have a place where they can do high-speed pursuit, high-speed training, and learn how to handle a car in these kinds of situations.

Mike Oakland

We have received numerous complaints about the place from the neighbors, ... We stepped up our routine tavern checks. The sheriff?s office cooperated with us and assisted us, and we are very grateful for their assistance.

Chris Sullivan

We've worked with the sheriff's department for 60 years. It's always been a verbal handshake agreement, but now it's in writing.

Charles Evans

We wanted this to be made known. And I think by bringing it out front, we kind of made the Sheriff's Office take notice.

Jennifer Pugh

This jury gave an award of damages that sent a message loud and clear to all sheriffs in this state and to all law enforcement that you cannot trample on the Fourth Amendment in the state of Florida. And if you do, there is going to be a price to pay.

Guy Rubin

Traffic complaints are the largest number of complaints to the sheriff's department, and probably the biggest concern of citizens in the county.

Gail Tierney

Traffic complaints are the largest number of complaints to the sheriff's department and probably the biggest concern of citizens in the county. Periodically, we try to do special details to attack driving under the influence or, in this case, aggressive driving. If nothing else, it at least makes law enforcement presence known and hopefully is an educational process for drivers here in the county.

Gail Tierney

The remodeling includes upgrades that are in conjunction with 911, but they also benefit the sheriff's office. Now we have a new radio system. The remodeling and rearranging is a nice upgrade for our dispatch center.

Larry Sanders

We think it's important that whatever strategy is employed by the Coalition doesn't adversely affect our fellow sheriffs in New Mexico, Arizona or California.

Rick Glancey

We compile information sent in to us by police and sheriff's offices.

Alice Erickson

A good investigation led to the indictment of another person. This was a case where the Ennis Police Department and the sheriff's office worked jointly together.

Julissa Martinez

I am somewhat concerned ... knowing that an Orange County SO (Sheriff's Office) official ... is financially benefiting from this.

Mark Zadra

She came to the Adelanto Sheriff's station. She went to another adult to help her report it.

Staci Johnson

I will be reviewing the information submitted by the sheriff's department, ... and we will make a decision about whether a criminal offense was or was not committed by Mike Tyson. And we will not be making that decision until at least the end of this week.

Michael Ramos

There is no indication that sheriff's funding was affected.

Dena Erwin

Anytime the Passaic County Sheriff's Department loses one of its own, it's a sad day.

Bill Maer

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Mr. Tyler needs to contact the sheriff's office, so we can interview him.

Michael Hunt

From Arizona to Pennsylvania, they're literally running scared, ... FBI, Saline County sheriff's office, Benton police and all agencies for bringing these men to justice.

Robert Herzfeld

We meet again Monday, ... Each of us can take time to go over the numbers again. If a majority thinks we should -- or if it's unanimous -- we will contact Capt. (Larry) Faith of the sheriff's department and ask him to look at what we're seeing. It doesn't seem right.

Larry Ferguson

Please say something about how much we appreciate the cooperation of the sheriff's office, the search and rescue teams and all the volunteers. I'd come home at night, but I spent two weeks up there. It's a rugged area.

George Young

Get to know Abused Persons Outreach Center and support our efforts. Support our Valley City Police Department, Barnes County Sheriffs Department, and the Barnes County States Attorneys Office in their efforts to broaden their expertise and resources to deal with sexual violence.

Virginia Svenningsen

Well, the sheriff's station got some calls and some leads and they followed those up but unfortunately it's nothing yet.

Joan Berry

But we are gratified that the Supreme Court has acknowledged and clarified the distinct but separate roles of sheriffs and police officers with regard to law enforcement.

Jack Lewis

However, the Sheriff's Office cannot fight the battle alone, ... Some of our most successful drug arrests have developed from citizen tips, which shows how important community involvement is to the war on drugs.

Robert Thornton

Someone talked to the sheriff's department here in the county, and they said they would help. I was asked to be in charge of it. I did it because of Jon and Kathy.

Nancy Hull

It was a positive meeting and the governor appreciates the sheriffs -- they are the backbone of law enforcement.

Liz Boyd

When we found out that he is going to investigate some of his peers who work in the sheriff's department, some of his peers who work in the Corydon Police Department, we thought there was a strong conflict of interest.

Rev. Louis Coleman

People were stopping behind the burning car, gawking. We directed traffic until the Sheriff?s Office got there.

Dean Griffith

They'll be doing general law enforcement duties -- patrol functions, answering calls, ... Pretty much most of the fleet of that sheriff's agency down there was wiped out in the hurricane.

Ralph Johnson

I am and always will be a law enforcement officer first and foremost. I am not a politician. As sheriff, my first responsibility is to protect the citizens of Macoupin County. I have spent my entire career helping to build the Macoupin County Sheriff's Department and I have always taken pride in the department and its employees.

Jeff Rhodes

It is a very high-tech system. The sheriff's department will become the backup public safety answering point. By that happening, there have been numerous improvements done to the sheriff's department to ensure that all emergency calls are handled as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Juliane Giackino

Calling a friend, a Placer County Sheriff's deputy (Ryan Berry). She knew I was home. For a moment, I evidently came to and picked up the phone but could hardly talk. I just moaned. She knew something had happened.

Jim Otto

That afternoon he went home with the kids and one of the children went ahead of him inside. The child came back out and said there was blood. He (the husband) went in and saw signs of a struggle and called the sheriff's office.

Grover Smith

We have a Durham County Sheriff's deputy who's off duty who we're paying to provide security, so there will be no trouble.

Les Dasch

They both jumped into the waiting arms of sheriff?s deputies.

Mike Winters

We've been working on this since Friday at 4:30 in conjunction with the sheriff's office.

Marty Harvey

There aren't enough deputy sheriffs. I don't want them to keep going there.

Mark Roe

Every police and sheriff's department in the state of California is trying to hire people.

Tom Cantrell

The only investigation currently proceeding is in the hands of the Kennedy Country Sheriff's department and releasing their findings is up to them.

Eric Zahner

He had demonstrated a repeated pattern of untruthfulness, and this is not the kind of employee that we want at the Broward Sheriff's Office.

Elliot Cohen