Are Iowa sheriffs not being paid enough under new law? Suit says yes.

Part of the 'Back the Blue' law mandated that county compensation boards set sheriff salaries on par with police chiefs in ...

Sheriffs' civil process funds can flow to dinners, clothes, and a RV

The civil process money faces little to no state oversight, and while a portion of the fees are supposed to go to the state’s ...
Fox 9

MN sheriffs call for Department of Corrections commissioner to resign

Minnesota sheriffs have issued a vote of no confidence in DOC Commissioner Paul Schnell. Sheriffs cite arbitrary enforcement actions and lack of cooperation from the DOC. The Minnesota Sheriffs' ...
The Courier-Journal

Plumbers, barbers require state certification. Why don't Kentucky sheriffs?

In Kentucky, sheriffs are not required to have law enforcement certification or prior experience in policing. A Courier Journal investigation found one in six Kentucky sheriffs currently lack law ...