sheriffs

noun

1. 1.(except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
2. 2.A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
3. 3.A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in his county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.