Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney reflects on role of Department

Submitted by admin on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 12:00am

The word “sheriff” sparks a vivid image in the minds of most Americans. A beige uniform, a shotgun and a vast, rural territory in which geography and culture make law enforcement very different than it is in bustling cities. The word comes from late Old English, when it was used to describe royal authorities in various shires.

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Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney reflects on role of Department