‘Chosen by the people’: Utah counties struggle to respond when elected sheriffs are accused of misconduct

Sheriffs are elected by voters, not hired by county commissions. Recent controversies involving sheriffs around the state show how that can complicate oversight when they’re accused of misconduct.

Sheriffs are elected by voters, not hired by county commissions. Recent controversies involving sheriffs around the state show how that can complicate oversight when they’re accused of misconduct.

Source: Utah News