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What is the difference between a Sheriff and a Police Chief?

April 26, 2017Chief police Sheriff

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What is the difference between a Sheriff and a Police Chief?

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A Sheriff is generally (but not always) the highest, usually elected, law-enforcement officer of a county. Chiefs of Police usually are municipal employees who owe their allegiance to a city. Oftentimes, Chiefs are appointed by the Mayor of a city; or, they may be appointed by or subject to the confirmation of a Police Commission. Go to: /about/CountyPolicevElectedSheriff.asp (County_Police_v_Elected_Sheriff.