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[45calibre]

i just watched full-auto's new video and he says that the sheriff if the ultimate law enforcement authority. can anyone explain why? i always thought it was the states and thought they could override the authority of counties.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2N43ou0F1o

 

[phylodog]

The Sheriff is the only elected law enforcement officer. Chosen by the people to enforce the law. Chiefs of police, including the Superintendent of the State Police, are appointed and therefore do not technically "answer" to the voters.

Technically the Prosecutor fits the legal definition of a LEO and is elected but their responsibilities aren't the same.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Not sure why this is being pushed around by people on our side.

It is completely hooey but it is being pushed by Mack who at least put his money where his mouth is.

Here's what I found on it by Mack: Constitutional Law Enforcement Association

 

[bw8755]

The Fed/POTUS can't order the sheriff to do anything. So, he can choose to not obey an unlawful order, and if he has the backbone, stop the execution of such by the fed agent. And yes, the Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the county, for reasons mentioned above.

See the Sheriff Printz & Mack vs. US (under Clinton admin). SCOTUS ruling in favor of the sheriffs (which occurred in the last AWB). Separation of powers prevents the fed from ordering local authorities around.

Printz v. United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In practical terms, local law will comply with or at least not prevent the Feds from carrying out law enforcement as most issues would be lawful, and thus no objection. It is being brought to the national attention due to the unconstitutional nature of the subject matter.

That's my IANAL answer.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Here is an excellent (and recent) video of Sheriff Mack saying 'Hell No to Gun Control."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EhUPyrj3KgA

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

See the Utah Sheriff's Association letter... hopefully others will join them. There have been a few individuals - but these guys did it as a group.

 

[traderdan]

The County coroner is the only one with authority to arrest the Sheriff. I have heard this...Is it true?

 

[Spanky46151]

Yep

The County coroner is the only one with authority to arrest the Sheriff. I have heard this...Is it true?

Or serve him subpeonas or civil papers.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

The County coroner is the only one with authority to arrest the Sheriff. I have heard this...Is it true?

In Indiana, yes.

 

[Muddy Fork]

Here's our county sheriff list http://www.indianasheriffs.org/ns/counties/index.php