While there are exceptions, sheriffs have a long history of using. Verkkoan excerpt from “the highest law in the land: How the unchecked power of sheriffs threatens democracy” tracing the rise of constitutional sheriffs. Verkkothere are more than 3,000 sheriffs elected at the county level in the united states, each of whom has authority and autonomy to both set and enforce. (ap) — bill hollenbeck’s eight years as sheriff have almost come to a close, and he’s grateful for every one of them. Verkkonpr's michel martin speaks with researcher brenda choresi carter and supervisor koran saines of loudon county, va. , about the role of elected. Verkkonpr's cheryl thompson speaks with maurice chammah of the marshall project to talk about the growing constitutional sheriff movement and. A black cop's crusade in mormon country. 288 pages, $30 if you buy books linked on our. Bpr talked with retiring sheriffs and others about what this.