Sheriff:
Sheriff is the highest government officials who are responsible to maintain law and order in the entire country. Unlike police, sheriff has unlimited jurisdiction. Sheriff differs from country to country and their responsibility also differs according to different countries.
Police:
A police is the group of people who are responsible to help the people in emergencies, stop and investigate crimes. Police have the authority to investigate the crimes as well as arrest the people if needed. The responsibility of the police is almost same in all the countries. Unlike, sheriff, he is not elected by the citizens but he has the limited jurisdiction.
Differences:
| Basis | Sheriff | Police |
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
The chief executive officer of the Crown in a country, having various administrative and judicial functions. | The civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order. |
| Synonyms | Officer, marshal, constable | Man, force, detective and law enforcement |
| Antonyms | Villians, criminal, felon, conniver, crook and bandit | |
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| Word origin | The word sheriff was originated before 12th century. The word Sheriff is derived from the Shire-reeve, who was the most powerful English law authority figure, even before 1000 A.D. | The word police was originated in 1589. |
| Officer | He is the highest law enforcing officer of the state. | He is not the highest law enforcing officer of the state. |
| Election | He is elected by the citizen. | He is a government official. |
| Control | They control the entire country. | They control the given areas of a town in a country. |
| Jurisdiction | They do not have limited jurisdiction. | They have limited jurisdiction. |
| Responsibilities | They have different responsibilities, according to different countries. | Their responsibilities are the same in most countries. |
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