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Learn why federal and state governments are attempting to strip the county sheriffs of their authority, and why it is crucial to support and unite sheriffs in upholding the people's rights against centralization of power.
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The federal and state governments are attempting to remove the office of the Sheriff, the last protection for the people. • April 8, 2012 • Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden (son of Vice President Joe Biden) sent out mandates informing commissioners that their sheriffs no longer had arrest powers. • Sheriff Jeff Christopher of Sussex County: • “Now my deputies and I have been relieved of all arrest powers and can’t even make a traffic stop,” he said. “Delaware has only three counties. . . The other two sheriffs . . . will not stand up with me” to prevent the elimination of county law enforcement, he said. • June 14, 2012 • By a 12-3 vote, the bill goes to the governor's office. HB 325 clarifies existing law by removing arrest powers from the duties of sheriffs and deputies in all three counties. Story Here • Why the attack on the county sheriff? Because the sheriff is the highest office of law enforcement, elected by the people, for the people. • Do you want to let federal authorities tell you what to do in your county? • The people expect you to represent their rights. Are you prepared and knowledgeable enough to do so?
Sheriffs must unite on a single front and support each other during these times where power is being stripped from them. • The attack on the authority of the office of sheriff is far easier than going directly after individual rights. With the sheriff de-fanged, the federal government can impose whatever it wishes. • By supporting the resolution, you are showing that you support your citizens. This is a sure fire way to gain instant support from the people and put pressure back on state lawmakers. • You stand for the people and the people stand for you. • Read this • Do you really want local and municipal police agencies to have more power than the county, elected chief law enforcement official? • Point them to Sheriff Mack and his win against the feds (10th amendment)