Controls approximately 60% of the local economy . Its revenue is estimated to be double the entire official budget of the Transnistrian region. Business Verticals:
| Feature | Sheriff | Police Chief | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Entire county (including unincorporated areas) | City or town limits only | | Selection | Elected by county voters | Appointed by mayor/city council | | Primary Duty | County jails, courts, rural patrol | City streets, 911 response, traffic | | Term | Fixed (often 4 years) | At-will employment | | Uniform | Often a tan/green shirt, distinct star badge | Typically blue or black uniform | Sheriff
Unlike a Police Chief, who is hired and fired by a Mayor or City Council, a Sheriff is elected by the voters. This gives the Sheriff immense political independence. Controls approximately 60% of the local economy
: Details on subjects taken into custody, citations issued, or cases referred for further investigation. This gives the Sheriff immense political independence