noun
- plural of sheriff; law enforcement officers who are typically elected officials responsible for maintaining peace and order in a county
Examples
- The sheriffs from three counties worked together on the investigation.
- Two sheriffs were elected in the recent local elections.
- The sheriffs coordinated with state police during the emergency.
- Several sheriffs attended the law enforcement conference.
- The sheriffs’ departments shared resources for the search operation.
- Both sheriffs agreed to increase patrols in the area.